Drafting Technician

DRAFTING TECHNICIAN

• Produce plans associated with Powerline and Substation construction such as built and topo survey plans.
• Organization and housekeeping of data and related information for the drafting of a survey plan.
• Provide technical services for survey projects, such as 3D modeling, DTM’s and contours of survey data/grading designs.
• Liaise with Project Managers to coordinate the drafting on survey projects.
• Track the drafting, completion and delivery of survey plans.
• Participates in monthly office safety meetings, hazard assessments and follow safe work procedures.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of drafting procedures and best practices.
• Degree or Diploma from a recognized university or technical institution (i.e. Geomatics/Civil) or equivalent.
• Previous legal, civil, engineering and construction drafting and survey calculation experience.
• Minimum 1 to 5 years’ experience.
• Good understanding of the principles of surveying.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, plan checking standards and procedures and reference material.
• Strong technical skills to interpret, manipulate and analyze survey data and field notes.
• Ability to read and interpret survey plans.
• Working knowledge of coordinate systems and datums.
• Proficient in MS Office, including word, excel and outlook and knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Effectively takes instruction and direction.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Troubleshooter and logical thinker.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

As required.

This position is based out of Edmonton, Alberta.