computer-aided drafting (CAD) technician

Original job posting

The role involves preparing engineering designs, drawings, and design sketches while reading blueprints to determine work requirements. Responsibilities also include writing construction specifications, estimating costs, and ensuring drawing sets are error-free.

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

The role involves preparing engineering designs, drawings, and design sketches while reading blueprints to determine work requirements. Responsibilities also include writing construction specifications, estimating costs, and ensuring drawing sets are error-free.

Requirements

Candidates need a non-university certificate or diploma in a relevant program and 1 to 2 years of experience. Required certifications include AutoCAD and Civil Engineering Technology or Drafting Trade Certification.

Listed skills

• Software · Preferred
• Civil · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Team player · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• AutoCAD
• Civil Engineering
• Drafting
• Blueprint Reading
• Construction Specifications
• Material Estimation
• Technical Documentation
• MS Office
• Detailing Drafting
• Word Processing

Job areas

• Engineering
• Consulting
• Construction
• Trades
• Technology