Structural (Bridge) CAD Designer/Drafter

Dillon Consulting Limited is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. They are seeking a Structural (Bridge) CAD Designer/Drafter to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on detailed design contract packages and assist in the design of transportation structures.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary team members including engineers, planners, scientists, and technical and administrative support staff in the development of detailed design contract packages
• Assistance to project managers and engineers in the functional and detailed design of transportation structures
• Completion of detailed design drafting for a variety of project types
• Application of 2D and 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD and other specialty programs to produce design drawings
• Preparation of construction drawings/documents
• Calculation of quantity take-offs for concrete volumes, reinforcement, and miscellaneous steel for complex structures
• Assistance with contract administration tasks including construction observation, shop drawing review, contractor submittal review, progress payment preparation, and responding to requests for information
• Coordination and completion of site assessments, construction observation and construction management of site documentation
• Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request
• A commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• A commitment to career development supported by senior drafters and engineers with 20+ years of experience
• Opportunity to enroll in Dillon’s early career development program

Skills

• Diploma program from an accredited Architectural or Engineering Technologist Program, or equivalent
• 0-5 Years of experience in the engineering consulting industry
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Proficient use of current AutoCAD and/or Revit software is considered an asset
• Knowledge of Civil 3D is considered an asset
• Knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial/industry engineering standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements is considered an asset
• Understanding of the range of project design and implementation activities including development of design drawings and reports, contract document preparation, tendering, and contract administration is considered an asset

Benefits

• Employee share purchase plan
• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Learning and Development opportunities
• As a knowledge-based business, we use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.
• Focus on Innovation
• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
• Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
• Wellness Subsidy
• Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.

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