computer-aided drafting (CAD) technician

Job summary

Prepare engineering designs, drawings, sketches, construction specifications, and estimates. Review drawings for accuracy and conformity, and complete documentation packages and drawing sets.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Consulting firm Responsibilities Tasks Prepare engineering designs and drawings Read blueprints to determine work requirements Develop and prepare design sketches Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates Write specifications Complete documentation packages and drawing sets Examine drawings for conformity and errors Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses AutoCAD Certification Civil engineering technology (CVT) Drafting Trade Certification Experience and specialization Type of drafting Detailing drafting Computer and technology knowledge Internet Word processing software Computer-aided design (CAD) AutoCAD MS Office Spreadsheet Area of specialization Civil engineering Additional information Transportation/travel information Public transportation is available Work conditions and physical capabilities Work under pressure Attention to detail Sitting Combination of sitting, standing, walking Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Organized Team player

What you’ll do

Prepare engineering designs, drawings, sketches, construction specifications, and estimates. Review drawings for accuracy and conformity, and complete documentation packages and drawing sets.

Requirements

Requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program, plus one to less than two years of experience. Relevant credentials include AutoCAD certification, civil engineering technology certification, or drafting trade certification; knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Office, spreadsheets, and word processing is also listed.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Engineering Design
• Technical Drawing
• Blueprint Reading
• Design Sketching
• Construction Specifications
• Cost Estimation
• Material Estimation
• Drawing Review
• AutoCAD
• Civil Engineering
• Detailing Drafting
• Documentation
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Trades
• Consulting
• Technology