Sr. Draftsperson - Civil
About the role
**Location:**Bowmanville, ON, CA, L1C 3Z8
Req ID: 56870
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Status: Contract (Up to 24 Months)
Working Conditions: On-site
**Education Level:**2-Year Diploma
Base Location: Bowmanville, ON
Shift: Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: June 10, 2026
Salary Range:$42.82 - $70.06 Per Hour
Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.
Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us as we work to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.
Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on - and off - the job.
JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Sr. Draftsperson- Mechanical.
Reporting to the Manager Design Engineering, this position is responsible for preparing and revising civil drawings, sketches, and operational flowsheets to support the design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and modification of site improvements and civil systems within a nuclear generating station using computer-aided drafting systems (CADS) technology. This includes producing detailed and study drawings for reinforced concrete, structural steel, fire plans, roadways, and grading, preparing bills of material, and participating in plant walkdowns to support configuration management.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Develop and update civil drawings, sketches, and operational flowsheets for station projects/modifications.
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Produce detailed and study drawings (reinforced concrete, structural steel, fire protection, roadways, grading).
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Create CAD drawings supporting design changes, fabrication, construction, and technical studies for facilities/site improvements.
-
Conduct plant walkdowns to verify field conditions and support configuration management.
-
Gather and validate reference information; confirm assignment scope, requirements, and drawing/detail limits.
-
Perform required technical calculations to support accurate design/drafting.
-
Resolve drafting/design issues by escalating gaps/conflicts and coordinating with other disciplines for clarification/inputs.
-
Prepare bills of material/material lists (descriptions, catalog numbers, quantities) using catalogs/Passport to support procurement and documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Diploma in civil engineering technology.
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4+ years of demonstrated experience producing and revising civil CAD deliverables (drawings, sketches, and operational flowsheets) for industrial/station facility projects.
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Proven capability developing detailed drawings for reinforced concrete, structural steel, fire protection/site plans, roadways, and grading.
-
Experience participating in plant/field walkdowns, verifying as-built conditions, and incorporating field data into controlled design documents (configuration management mindset).
-
Ability to gather, validate, and apply reference information from records, standards, and stakeholders; strong skill in confirming scope, requirements, and drawing limits before execution.
-
Competence performing required civil/structural calculations using algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and prescribed formulas to support design accuracy.
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills to resolve drafting/design questions, escalate conflicts/missing details, and coordinate inputs across multiple disciplines.
-
Experience preparing BOMs/material lists (descriptions, catalog numbers, quantities) to support procurement, fabrication, and complete drawing documentation; familiarity with catalog-based material identification and asset/procurement systems (e.g., Passport or similar) preferred.
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Ability to produce mechanical engineering design deliverables using CAD tools.
-
Strong commitment to nuclear safety culture, including conservative decision-making, questioning attitude, procedural adherence, and accountability.
The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.
OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact AODA@opg.com
What makes a career at OPG different?
With operations across Ontario, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.
As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.
Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
#LI-Onsite
OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.
The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.
OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.
In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.
Not the right fit? Search for Draftsperson jobs in Bowmanville, ON
About Ontario Power Generation
At Ontario Power Generation (OPG), our power is changing the world as we strive to electrify life in one generation. As the province’s largest clean power generator, OPG operates one of North America’s most diverse generating fleets. We are now advancing several clean energy innovations, including Small Modular Reactors, low-carbon hydrogen, and energy storage, to help set Ontario and the world on the path to an electrified future, where more aspects of life – from cars to homes and industries – are powered by clean electricity. As part of this vision, we’re also focused on becoming a net-zero company by 2040 and enabling a net-zero economy by 2050. We have already made major strides to a sustainable future. In 2014, OPG burned its last piece of coal to make electricity, which represented one of the world’s single-largest climate change-specific actions. Today, through the dedication of more than 9,500 employees, OPG generates almost half of the electricity that Ontario’s homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses rely on each day. We are committed to ensuring our energy production is reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable for Ontarians today and for the future. In Ontario, our diverse fleet includes two nuclear stations, 66 hydroelectric stations, two thermal generating stations, one solar facility, and four combined-cycle gas generating stations, which are operated by our subsidiary, Atura Power. Additionally, we own two other nuclear generating stations in Ontario, which are leased on a long-term basis to Bruce Power L.P. In the United States, OPG owns and operates 85 hydroelectric stations in 18 states through our subsidiary, Eagle Creek Renewable Energy. Some of the actions OPG is taking now to prepare for our electric future include the ongoing refurbishment and upgrades of our hydro fleet, refurbishment of our Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, which will secure 30 more years of clean, reliable, low-cost power.
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Sr. Draftsperson - Civil
About the role
**Location:**Bowmanville, ON, CA, L1C 3Z8
Req ID: 56870
.
Status: Contract (Up to 24 Months)
Working Conditions: On-site
**Education Level:**2-Year Diploma
Base Location: Bowmanville, ON
Shift: Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: June 10, 2026
Salary Range:$42.82 - $70.06 Per Hour
Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.
Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us as we work to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.
Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on - and off - the job.
JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Sr. Draftsperson- Mechanical.
Reporting to the Manager Design Engineering, this position is responsible for preparing and revising civil drawings, sketches, and operational flowsheets to support the design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and modification of site improvements and civil systems within a nuclear generating station using computer-aided drafting systems (CADS) technology. This includes producing detailed and study drawings for reinforced concrete, structural steel, fire plans, roadways, and grading, preparing bills of material, and participating in plant walkdowns to support configuration management.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
-
Develop and update civil drawings, sketches, and operational flowsheets for station projects/modifications.
-
Produce detailed and study drawings (reinforced concrete, structural steel, fire protection, roadways, grading).
-
Create CAD drawings supporting design changes, fabrication, construction, and technical studies for facilities/site improvements.
-
Conduct plant walkdowns to verify field conditions and support configuration management.
-
Gather and validate reference information; confirm assignment scope, requirements, and drawing/detail limits.
-
Perform required technical calculations to support accurate design/drafting.
-
Resolve drafting/design issues by escalating gaps/conflicts and coordinating with other disciplines for clarification/inputs.
-
Prepare bills of material/material lists (descriptions, catalog numbers, quantities) using catalogs/Passport to support procurement and documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS
-
Diploma in civil engineering technology.
-
4+ years of demonstrated experience producing and revising civil CAD deliverables (drawings, sketches, and operational flowsheets) for industrial/station facility projects.
-
Proven capability developing detailed drawings for reinforced concrete, structural steel, fire protection/site plans, roadways, and grading.
-
Experience participating in plant/field walkdowns, verifying as-built conditions, and incorporating field data into controlled design documents (configuration management mindset).
-
Ability to gather, validate, and apply reference information from records, standards, and stakeholders; strong skill in confirming scope, requirements, and drawing limits before execution.
-
Competence performing required civil/structural calculations using algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and prescribed formulas to support design accuracy.
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills to resolve drafting/design questions, escalate conflicts/missing details, and coordinate inputs across multiple disciplines.
-
Experience preparing BOMs/material lists (descriptions, catalog numbers, quantities) to support procurement, fabrication, and complete drawing documentation; familiarity with catalog-based material identification and asset/procurement systems (e.g., Passport or similar) preferred.
-
Ability to produce mechanical engineering design deliverables using CAD tools.
-
Strong commitment to nuclear safety culture, including conservative decision-making, questioning attitude, procedural adherence, and accountability.
The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.
OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact AODA@opg.com
What makes a career at OPG different?
With operations across Ontario, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.
As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.
Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
#LI-Onsite
OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.
The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.
OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.
In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.
Not the right fit? Search for Draftsperson jobs in Bowmanville, ON
About Ontario Power Generation
At Ontario Power Generation (OPG), our power is changing the world as we strive to electrify life in one generation. As the province’s largest clean power generator, OPG operates one of North America’s most diverse generating fleets. We are now advancing several clean energy innovations, including Small Modular Reactors, low-carbon hydrogen, and energy storage, to help set Ontario and the world on the path to an electrified future, where more aspects of life – from cars to homes and industries – are powered by clean electricity. As part of this vision, we’re also focused on becoming a net-zero company by 2040 and enabling a net-zero economy by 2050. We have already made major strides to a sustainable future. In 2014, OPG burned its last piece of coal to make electricity, which represented one of the world’s single-largest climate change-specific actions. Today, through the dedication of more than 9,500 employees, OPG generates almost half of the electricity that Ontario’s homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses rely on each day. We are committed to ensuring our energy production is reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable for Ontarians today and for the future. In Ontario, our diverse fleet includes two nuclear stations, 66 hydroelectric stations, two thermal generating stations, one solar facility, and four combined-cycle gas generating stations, which are operated by our subsidiary, Atura Power. Additionally, we own two other nuclear generating stations in Ontario, which are leased on a long-term basis to Bruce Power L.P. In the United States, OPG owns and operates 85 hydroelectric stations in 18 states through our subsidiary, Eagle Creek Renewable Energy. Some of the actions OPG is taking now to prepare for our electric future include the ongoing refurbishment and upgrades of our hydro fleet, refurbishment of our Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, which will secure 30 more years of clean, reliable, low-cost power.