Drafter

Dragados Canada, Inc., the Canadian construction arm of the ACS Group (one of the world’s largest international construction and engineering companies), is seeking a talented and experienced Drafter to join its dynamic and energetic team.

Dragados Canada was established in 2008 and has grown steadily into an industry-leader in Canada, with offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, successfully performing a variety of large-scale transportation, bridge, dam, tunnel, and other major infrastructure projects.

Salary range: $65,000-$80,000 (based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills).

Note: This is a site-based position.

Responsibilities

• Work within the survey department supporting various project teams using various software packages (Autodesk AEC collection, Trimble Business Center, MicroSurvey Star*Net)
• Complete design/engineering drawings and quantity calculations
• Work from notes, verbal instructions, sketches and drawings, or engineering specifications; consolidate the information to be used to prepare working plans, layouts and detailed drawings
• Review the design and help resolve the details not completely defined
• Collaborate and liaise with designers and project staff to ensure accuracy of drawings and to solve problem
• Determine the best combination of all the preliminary information and contributing data to develop the final design
• Verify completed work, check dimensions and materials to be used, and verify processing information
• Create CAD drawings from concept to final design
• Assure that any changes are documented and prepared in accordance with engineering change procedures in a timely manner
• Establish a working relationship with contractors, field staff and office staff
• Process field data and computer-generated survey information
• Perform other related duties as required
  
  

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Geomatics/Civil Technology diploma is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of AutoCAD drafting experience
• Experience on large infrastructure projects is preferred
• Good knowledge of how to read civil engineering drawings and site plans
• Strong proficiency with Civil 3D software and experience customizing AutoCAD, scripts, tools and menus
• Experience with Trimble Business Center, Trimble Access, Trimble Connect is considered an asset
• Experience with least squares adjustment software MicroSurvey Star*Net is considered an asset
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Words, Powerpoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated, ability to learn new skills, assume new responsibilities and work cooperatively in a team environment
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• No agency phone calls/emails/submissions please**
  
  

Dragados is an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process.