Road Cad Drafter Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About the role
SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.
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Context
Reports To
BIM Coordinator / BIM Manager / Civil Lead Engineer
Job Purpose
The BIM Modeller – Civil Works is responsible for producing and managing civil BIM models and drawings in Autodesk Civil 3D for the light rail project. The role includes development of alignments, corridors, surfaces, grading, utilities interfaces, and associated civil design documentation in compliance with project BIM standards and design requirements.
Missions/Main Duties
Key Responsibilities
CAD Drafting & Drawing Preparation Prepare detailed 2D and 3D drawings for rail and road projects, including: Track layouts and alignment plans Cross-sections and longitudinal profiles Roadway plans and typical sections Civil and structural layouts related to transportation projects Ensure drawings comply with project standards, codes, and client requirements. Create and maintain drawing templates, title blocks, and CAD libraries for efficient workflows. MicroStation Expertise Utilize Bentley MicroStation V8i / CONNECT Edition for drafting and design. Manage reference files, levels, and sheet models to maintain model integrity. Implement CAD standards and workflows, including layer management, symbology, and annotation styles. Support the integration of BIM processes where applicable. Work closely with engineers, survey teams, and designers to ensure design intent is accurately captured in drawings. Coordinate with other disciplines such as structures, drainage, and utilities for clash-free, integrated outputs. Support design teams during design reviews, approvals, and stakeholder presentations
Profile/Skills
Required Qualifications
Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Drafting, or related field. Proven experience as a Civil 3D Drafter on infrastructure projects. Strong proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D. Good understanding of civil engineering design principles including roads, grading, drainage, and utility coordination. Ability to prepare plan/profile sheets, cross-sections, and corridor-based models.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience on light rail, rail, highway, or urban infrastructure projects. Knowledge of Navisworks for coordination and clash review. Familiarity with GIS, survey integration, and data exchange workflows.
Key Skills
Civil 3D modelling expertise Corridor and surface modelling Profile and cross-section production Utility and interface coordination Accuracy and quality control Communication and teamwork Schedule awareness Problem-solving
SYSTRA Canada 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.
Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.
For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected].
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About SYSTRA
SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and mobility solutions. For more than 65 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure.
With its 11,000 employees, the Group's mission is to connect people and bring territories closer together in the 80 countries where it operates. By making travel more fluid, the infrastructures designed by SYSTRA bring communities together, develop social integration and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure.
A benchmark signature for transport solutions, SYSTRA supports its partners and clients throughout the lifecycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved at a very early stage in the design phase, right through to the deployment and maintenance test phases. SYSTRA provides all of its services in more than 80 countries worldwide and generates 76% of its turnover internationally.
KEY FIGURES
- €1.1 bn in sales in 2023
- 3rd international engineering company for Mass Transit & Rail*
- 4th for Bridges*
- 6th in the Transport sector*
- Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking, 2023-2024