Drafter

Primary Engineering and Construction


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Calgary, AB
Contract type: Full time
Reporting to the Team Lead, Drafting, the Drafter will be responsible for the drafting of underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure (4kV – 25kV system voltages).

Responsibilities

  • Setting up drafting and design environments per local standards.
  • Reviewing local municipal and utility drafting standards to ensure specifications are met.
  • Producing electrical and civil shallow utility design drawings in AutoCAD and/or Microstation.
  • Reference, overlay, scale and align drawings from various project disciplines into a single base map (ie – Civil, electrical mechanical, landscape, etc) in NAD83 or other coordinate systems.
  • Review redline sketches, standard drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from designers.
  • Draft electrical and civil site drawings, details, profiles and cross-sections in accordance with rigid drafting standards.
  • Interpreting and preparing survey data points files.
  • Autonomously manage workload to control multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy, while meeting deadlines.
  • Understanding and applying standards while preparing drawings.
  • Assist in the development of efficient drafting processes for quality and workload management.
  • Training and providing support to co-workers on drafting related issues.
  • Conducting drafting reviews of drawing packages.
  • Supporting design team with their work when workload requires.
  • Taking charge to resolve any computer and network issues.
  • Additional project support as required.

Qualifications

  • Be exceptionally familiar with AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting software.
  • Be adaptable and adhere to customer standards.
  • Be familiar with electrical design concepts.
  • Proficient English language skills, ability to develop strong business relationships and act in a professional manner.
  • Strong collaborative skills and willingness to liaise with other disciplines (Engineering, Construction, and Survey) to ensure drawings are accurate, compliant, and reliable.
  • Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
  • Demonstrate high attention to detail and take pride in your work.
  • A passion for your work and a drive for excellence.
  • Commitment to safety and ethical practices.
  • Class 5 driver’s license.

A Few Qualifications That Would Help You Succeed

  • Experience in working in an electric utility distribution design environment with education in electrical theory and civil construction.
  • Previous experience drafting to ENMAX, Fortis Alberta, TELUS, ROGERS, and City of Calgary Streetlighting standards.
  • Previous design experience in utilities, lighting, traffic and signals, or building electrical systems.
  • Familiarity with Canadian Electrical Code standards.
  • 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering consulting is an asset.

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