Transmission Station Drafter RQ00769

Morson Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an L2 Drafter to create and revise 2D and 3D CAD models associated with Generation, Transmission, or Distribution projects. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in drafting or equivalent, with advanced CAD skills. Key responsibilities include producing engineering drawings, assessing compliance with standards, and collaborating with team members. This role is essential for ensuring design accuracy and quality in the drafting process.

Qualifications

• Creates and revises a variety of 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Advanced CADD skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Creates and revises engineering/design CAD models and drawings.
• Produces various diagrams and maps as required.
• Assesses drawings against engineering/design standards.

Skills

Advanced computer aided design and drafting skills

Education

Diploma in drafting or equivalent

Job description

Role: L2 Drafter
Contract Duration: Jan 5th 2026 - July 3rd 2026
Work Location: Edmonds, BC
Max INC Rate: $37.93/
MAX T4 Rate: $32.14/

Basic Purpose

Creates and revises a variety of 2D and 3D engineering/design computer-aided drafting (CAD) models and drawings associated for an assigned engineering/design discipline in Generation, Transmission or Distribution throughout the province. Performs all the duties of the CAD 1 job.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Creates and revises a variety of 2D and 3D engineering/design computer-aided drafting (CAD) models and drawings associated for an assigned engineering/design discipline (including but not limited to: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Protection & Control (P&C), Telecom or Municipal) for projects in Generation, Transmission or Distribution throughout the province using BC Hydro tools, guides and standards.
• Produces a variety of associated graphs, drawings, maps, diagrams, elevation and profile work, isolation/operate drawings, crossing permit and right-of-way permit.
• Determines when Engineering computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) standards and specifications may need to be altered to meet non-standard situations and that their application is appropriate and applies to the ongoing drafting work and reviews with higher-level CADD team members.
• Assesses the drawings against applicable engineering/design and CADD standards and where the design appears to be nonstandard or involve conflicting data, flags and may correct errors for the attention of the Engineer/Designer.
• Performs calculations to determine dimensions, elevations and slopes, actual scale, base loads, quantities of materials and components, acceptable clearances and design layout.
• Analyzes what may be minimal engineering/design instructions to determine individual project requirements for drawing layouts and presentation of information and gathers additional engineering/design data to meet these requirements, depending on the scope, complexity and nature of each project.
• May lead or participate in working groups and technical committees such as the creation of CADD standards and supporting materials such as standards, manuals or block drawings.
• May provide on-the-job orientation to new CAD 1 team members.
• Performs all the duties of the CAD 1 job.
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

Education

• Diploma in drafting or equivalent
• Advanced computer aided design and drafting skills