Job OpportunityReq ID: 1956
Business Unit: Infrastructure and Water Services
Division: Corporate Capital Project Delivery Svcs
Regular / Auxiliary: Regular
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/J16
Rate of Pay: $45.94 - $52.01 per hour
Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly
Posting Date: July 24, 2026
Closing Date: August 14, 2026
SummaryThis position will perform civil/ mechanical/ structural engineering design drafting duties of a complex nature utilizing various computer drafting software (CAD). The Draftsperson 3 works directly with the Design Engineer and/or the Senior Engineering Technician and requires accuracy, thoroughness, and the ability to deal with change. This position will also provide technical support to the Geomatics Supervisor.
Key Duties & Responsibilities- Completes design drafting for a wide variety of engineering projects related to capital works, maintenance, water, wastewater and solid waste, including: horizontal/vertical pipe alignment; pipe layout, structures, valve chambers, reservoirs; estimates for volume and surface analysis, materials and costs; site layout and grading; as well as road alignments, etc.
- Liaises with the Design Engineer and/or the Senior Engineering Technician for initial design parameters and develops drawings from that feedback.
- Completes drawings for information, quotation, tender, construction, and record stages.
- Completes drafting assignments for mapping, report drawings, floor plans, graphs, charts, overheads, display graphics, etc., from rough sketches and instructions.
- Checks accuracy of design information when provided (i.e. pipe lengths, grades, inverts, etc.).
- Occasionally carries out preliminary site investigations.
- Incorporates field survey data into drawings.
- Plots from legal plans or metes and bounds descriptions.
- Occasionally assists other geomatics staff with survey collection using GPS or total station. Liaises and works cooperatively with contractors, consultants, government agencies, utility companies, suppliers, prints shops and the public.
- Researches materials, pipe fittings, etc. for dimensions and clearances and creates material summaries
- Assists with developing standards for survey pick-up for use when downloaded into AutoCAD Civil 3D software and liaises with surveyors to ensure these standards are adhered to.
- Develops standards and sets parameters within AutoCAD Civil 3D software to set up digital files to achieve accurate volume calculations, cross sections, profiles, road/site designs, etc.
- Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD
- Performs other related duties as required.
Additional InformationKey Skills & Abilities- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills are required.
- Proficiency with AutoCad Civil 3D, AutoCAD Recap, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, plotters, printers, scanners, photocopiers, fax machines, e-mail, etc.
- Working knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical engineering construction materials/practices and engineering drafting practices, standards, techniques and theories.
- Knowledge of survey theories and practices including GPS systems and total stations.
- Knowledge of civil design pertaining to buildings, sewer, water, roads, and drainage.
- Ability to use personal initiative, judgement and knowledge in determining techniques, selecting presentation methods while consistently producing high quality design projects
- Ability to produce drawings that communicate the desired information in a clear and concise way
Qualifications- Diploma in a related discipline
- A minimum of 6 years' progressively responsible experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience
Certifications- Registration with the Applied Science Technologist and Technicians of British Columbia
- Valid BC Driver's Licence
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