Structural (Bridge) CAD Designer/Drafter

Dillon Consulting Limited is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. They are seeking a Structural (Bridge) CAD Designer/Drafter to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on the detailed design of transportation structures and providing superior customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary team members including engineers, planners, scientists, and technical and administrative support staff in the development of detailed design contract packages
• Assistance to project managers and engineers in the functional and detailed design of transportation structures
• Completion of detailed design drafting for a variety of project types
• Application of 2D and 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD and other specialty programs to produce design drawings
• Preparation of construction drawings/documents
• Calculation of quantity take-offs for concrete volumes, reinforcement, and miscellaneous steel for complex structures
• Assistance with contract administration tasks including construction observation, shop drawing review, contractor submittal review, progress payment preparation, and responding to requests for information
• Coordination and completion of site assessments, construction observation and construction management of site documentation
• Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request
• A commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• A commitment to career development supported by senior drafters and engineers with 20+ years of experience
• Opportunity to enroll in Dillon’s early career development program

Skills

• Diploma program from an accredited Architectural or Engineering Technologist Program, or equivalent
• 0-5 Years of experience in the engineering consulting industry
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Proficient use of current AutoCAD and/or Revit software
• Knowledge of Civil 3D
• Knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial/industry engineering standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Understanding of the range of project design and implementation activities including development of design drawings and reports, contract document preparation, tendering, and contract administration

Benefits

• Employee share purchase plan
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
• Wellness Subsidy

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