About the role
SYSTRA International Bridge Technologies (IBT) is an engineering firm solely dedicated to bridge engineering. We offer specialized engineering services in all facets of bridge design, construction, and maintenance.
Our niche bridge types include steel-concrete composite and all concrete cable-stayed structures, extradosed structures, and segmental concrete bridges. We are a world leader in metro and high-speed rail elevated guideway design. We emphasize the importance of producing bridges tailor-designed for their site that are constructible and economical without sacrificing elegance. We aim to develop cost-saving concepts with well-conceived construction methods, selecting suitable materials based on cost-effectiveness.
Our bridge projects have been built in the United States, Canada, Panama, Australia, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Taiwan, and in the Middle East. We have offices located in Canada, the United States and the Middle East.
SYSTRA IBT is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures.
Context
Location : Greater Montreal, QC
Division : SYSTRA IBT
Reports to : Management Team
Remuneration : To be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, qualifications, certifications, competencies and other relevant criteria.
Missions/Main Duties
As a Senior CAD Technician – Bridges, you will lead the preparation, coordination, and review of complex engineering drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation. You will ensure all design drawings conform to project specifications, mentor junior technician staff, and collaborate closely with engineers and project managers. You will also play a key role in maintaining quality standards and developing best practices in CAD drafting.
- Produce and review advanced engineering drawings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate drawing production and documentation for multiple, simultaneous bridge and structural projects, requiring collaboration with other disciplines.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior CAD technicians.
- Interpret engineering data and convert it into clear technical drawings.
- Lead the development and implementation of CAD standards, workflows, and best practices.
- Collaborate directly with engineers, designers, and project managers to integrate interdisciplinary input.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute technical expertise at various project stages.
- Maintain a high standard of quality control and adherence to project deadlines.
- Support the continuous improvement of drafting procedures and technical competency in the team.
- Develop and prepare complex shop drawings from design drawings and other data.
- Check and verify design drawings for conformity with specifications and design data.
- Develop 3D models from sketches or specifications, ensuring compliance with standards and technical constraints.
- Interface with BIM systems to support multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Collaborate with engineering and design teams to understand project requirements and technical specifications.
- Other related duties.
Profile/Skills
Education: A college or university diploma in civil engineering, industrial drafting or a related field. Additional advanced training or certifications in CAD is an asset.
Years of experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience in computer aided design and drafting, with focus on bridge or structural engineering.
Technical Competencies
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation is essential.
- Strong understanding of bridge or structural drawing standards.
- High level of understanding of roadway or highway geometry in plan and profile.
- Ability to manage and deliver complex drawing packages.
- Proficiency with 3D modeling and integration with BIM platforms.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and construction methods.
- Knowledge of technical standards and specifications in bridge design.
Personal & Soft Skills
- Strong organizational, mentoring, and leadership skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Clear and effective communicator.
- Ability to use new technologies and adapt to them.
- Adapts and responds well to changing priorities and requirements.
- Be able to communicate effectively in French and English (spoken and written).*
- This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as you will collaborate with a variety of colleagues and clients, some of whom are located outside Quebec (Canada, United States).
This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties will apply as required.
SYSTRA IBT is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.
About SYSTRA Canada
SYSTRA Canada, membre du groupe SYSTRA, est une firme d’ingénierie et de consultation, principalement dédiée au transport des personnes et des marchandises.
Notre offre de services est groupée en trois marchés.
- Transport : dédié principalement au marché canadien du transport de passagers.
- Matériel roulant : offre des solutions clé en main pour les voitures de passagers, les wagons et les locomotives.
- Intercités et ferroviaire lourd : fournit des solutions spécifiquement adaptées au rail classique, à la fois pour le transport de passagers et des ressources minières et de marchandises.
SYSTRA Canada est une firme innovante qui fournit des services de consultation, d’ingénierie et de gestion de projets dans tous les secteurs du transport, dont la voie et l’infrastructure, le matériel roulant, l’exploitation ferroviaire, la signalisation et les télécommunications, les études économiques et financières, la commercialisation, le domaine institutionnel et les services d’appoint.
SYSTRA Canada, part of the SYSTRA group, is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions for passengers or goods.
Our service offer is grouped into three markets.
- Transit: focusing on the Canadian passenger mobility market.
- Rolling Stock: offering turnkey solutions for passenger cars, wagons and locomotives.
- Intercity & Heavy Rail: providing our clients with specific conventional rail solutions for transportation of both passengers and freight/mining resources.
We deliver innovative consulting, engineering and project management services in all fields of transportation, including track and infrastructure, rolling stock, railway operations, signalling and telecommunications, economic and financial studies, marketing, institutional and management consulting, as well as support services.
About the role
SYSTRA International Bridge Technologies (IBT) is an engineering firm solely dedicated to bridge engineering. We offer specialized engineering services in all facets of bridge design, construction, and maintenance.
Our niche bridge types include steel-concrete composite and all concrete cable-stayed structures, extradosed structures, and segmental concrete bridges. We are a world leader in metro and high-speed rail elevated guideway design. We emphasize the importance of producing bridges tailor-designed for their site that are constructible and economical without sacrificing elegance. We aim to develop cost-saving concepts with well-conceived construction methods, selecting suitable materials based on cost-effectiveness.
Our bridge projects have been built in the United States, Canada, Panama, Australia, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Taiwan, and in the Middle East. We have offices located in Canada, the United States and the Middle East.
SYSTRA IBT is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures.
Context
Location : Greater Montreal, QC
Division : SYSTRA IBT
Reports to : Management Team
Remuneration : To be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, qualifications, certifications, competencies and other relevant criteria.
Missions/Main Duties
As a Senior CAD Technician – Bridges, you will lead the preparation, coordination, and review of complex engineering drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation. You will ensure all design drawings conform to project specifications, mentor junior technician staff, and collaborate closely with engineers and project managers. You will also play a key role in maintaining quality standards and developing best practices in CAD drafting.
- Produce and review advanced engineering drawings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate drawing production and documentation for multiple, simultaneous bridge and structural projects, requiring collaboration with other disciplines.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior CAD technicians.
- Interpret engineering data and convert it into clear technical drawings.
- Lead the development and implementation of CAD standards, workflows, and best practices.
- Collaborate directly with engineers, designers, and project managers to integrate interdisciplinary input.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute technical expertise at various project stages.
- Maintain a high standard of quality control and adherence to project deadlines.
- Support the continuous improvement of drafting procedures and technical competency in the team.
- Develop and prepare complex shop drawings from design drawings and other data.
- Check and verify design drawings for conformity with specifications and design data.
- Develop 3D models from sketches or specifications, ensuring compliance with standards and technical constraints.
- Interface with BIM systems to support multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Collaborate with engineering and design teams to understand project requirements and technical specifications.
- Other related duties.
Profile/Skills
Education: A college or university diploma in civil engineering, industrial drafting or a related field. Additional advanced training or certifications in CAD is an asset.
Years of experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience in computer aided design and drafting, with focus on bridge or structural engineering.
Technical Competencies
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation is essential.
- Strong understanding of bridge or structural drawing standards.
- High level of understanding of roadway or highway geometry in plan and profile.
- Ability to manage and deliver complex drawing packages.
- Proficiency with 3D modeling and integration with BIM platforms.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and construction methods.
- Knowledge of technical standards and specifications in bridge design.
Personal & Soft Skills
- Strong organizational, mentoring, and leadership skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Clear and effective communicator.
- Ability to use new technologies and adapt to them.
- Adapts and responds well to changing priorities and requirements.
- Be able to communicate effectively in French and English (spoken and written).*
- This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as you will collaborate with a variety of colleagues and clients, some of whom are located outside Quebec (Canada, United States).
This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties will apply as required.
SYSTRA IBT is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.
About SYSTRA Canada
SYSTRA Canada, membre du groupe SYSTRA, est une firme d’ingénierie et de consultation, principalement dédiée au transport des personnes et des marchandises.
Notre offre de services est groupée en trois marchés.
- Transport : dédié principalement au marché canadien du transport de passagers.
- Matériel roulant : offre des solutions clé en main pour les voitures de passagers, les wagons et les locomotives.
- Intercités et ferroviaire lourd : fournit des solutions spécifiquement adaptées au rail classique, à la fois pour le transport de passagers et des ressources minières et de marchandises.
SYSTRA Canada est une firme innovante qui fournit des services de consultation, d’ingénierie et de gestion de projets dans tous les secteurs du transport, dont la voie et l’infrastructure, le matériel roulant, l’exploitation ferroviaire, la signalisation et les télécommunications, les études économiques et financières, la commercialisation, le domaine institutionnel et les services d’appoint.
SYSTRA Canada, part of the SYSTRA group, is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions for passengers or goods.
Our service offer is grouped into three markets.
- Transit: focusing on the Canadian passenger mobility market.
- Rolling Stock: offering turnkey solutions for passenger cars, wagons and locomotives.
- Intercity & Heavy Rail: providing our clients with specific conventional rail solutions for transportation of both passengers and freight/mining resources.
We deliver innovative consulting, engineering and project management services in all fields of transportation, including track and infrastructure, rolling stock, railway operations, signalling and telecommunications, economic and financial studies, marketing, institutional and management consulting, as well as support services.