Intermediate CAD Technician
Prepare CAD drawings and design packages for water resources and hydrotechnical projects using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Develop surfaces, profiles, and grading plans for riverine, coastal, and municipal drainage projects.
- Hybrid
- Markham, ON
- Posted Jun 19, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Your Opportunity We are seeking an Intermediate CAD Technician (Water Resources) to join our Ontario Environmental Services team. You will be part of the Water Resources Technical Team within Stantec’s Environmental Services Business Line. Your Key Responsibilities Prepare CAD drawings and design packages for water resources and hydrotechnical projects using Civil 3D Interpret engineering markups and sketches and translate them into accurate drawing deliverables Develop and edit surfaces, profiles, cross-sections, and plan/profile drawings for riverine, coastal, and other water management projects Prepare grading plans, erosion and sediment control drawings, and as-built/redline updates as part of project design deliverables Support Civil 3D corridor modeling for grading, drainage, and linear infrastructure Support drawing production for culverts, channel works, bank stabilization, shoreline protection, stormwater, municipal drainage, and mining/water management projects Perform primarily office-based work, with regular collaboration across project teams Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
What you’ll do
Prepare CAD drawings and design packages for water resources and hydrotechnical projects using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Develop surfaces, profiles, and grading plans for riverine, coastal, and municipal drainage projects.
Requirements
Requires a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and a minimum of 5 years of experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Proficiency in civil drafting for water management projects and OACETT certification are highly valued.
Benefits
• Health Plans • Dental Plans • Vision Plans • Wellness Program • Health Care Spending Account • Wellness Spending Account • Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan • Employee Stock Purchase Program • Group Tax-Free Savings Account • Life Insurance • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Short-Term Disability Plans • Long-Term Disability Plans • Emergency Travel Benefits • Tuition Reimbursement • Professional Membership Fee Coverage • Paid Time Off
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- Civil Drafting
- Surface Development
- Profile Drawing
- Cross-Section Development
- Grading Plans
- Erosion and Sediment Control
- ArcGIS
- HEC-RAS Mapping
- Hydrology
- Hydraulics
- Drainage Principles
- Technical Communication
- Water Resources Management
- Hydrotechnical Design
Job areas
- Engineering
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Consulting
- Construction
- Science & Research
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
