About McElhanney Based in Western Canada for over 100 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee owned and operated firm, with over 1,000 staff members, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. Our teams work hard to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities.
Our award-winning engineers embrace a trailblazing spirit by challenging conventional thinking, questioning the status-quo and expressing our passion to use engineering to make the world a better place. We recognize that our projects must serve the interests of our communities for the long term. Therefore, our teams specialize in bridges and structures, transportation, municipal infrastructure & roadways, water resources, land development, geotechnical, construction and electrical engineering services. From senior management to our most junior recruits, we are partners in solving our clients’ challenges.
Why Campbell River? What’s better than living in a city that offers great recreation, amenities, and affordable housing? What about the ability to grow your career in a community that is the right fit for you? Life in Campbell River offers you an alternative to the cost and congestion of a city without giving up professional development. A place to call home for families and adventure-seekers alike, Campbell River enjoys a more affordable lifestyle with access to unlimited natural amenities.
Over the past 37 years, McElhanney’s Campbell River branch has experienced steady growth and long track record of delivering exciting projects. Our team have a welcoming culture that allows staff to learn, grow, and build meaningful relationships. Most importantly, we have nurtured a fun and collaborative environment making McElhanney a workplace where our staff choose to grow long-term careers. In addition, the team has industry-leading professionals, mentors and established programs that support the growth of our future leaders. McElhanney has a reputation for taking great care in developing our people and fostering a positive, friendly, and rewarding work environment.
Role Overview McElhanney has an opportunity for a Senior CAD Technician to join our team in Campbell River! This role is ideal for someone who is looking for a challenging opportunity in CAD Drafting and Civil3D design, with skills to be utilized on a wide variety of municipal engineering & land development projects. The ideal individual will come with solid experience in AutoCAD & Civil 3D software. The ability to use Infraworks, rendering software and/or experience with GIS is a plus.
Responsibilities
Assist in the cost effective, proper and timely production of civil engineering designs and drawings that meet all client and approval agency requirements and standards
Assist in transforming preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering designs, plans and project informational requirements, using primarily Civil 3D, as well as other technical software as needed
Translate preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering plans according to client-specific standards, using primarily AutoCAD, as well as other technical software as needed.
Assist junior drafters in the production of engineering plans for municipal & land development projects.
Coordinate with other drafting and engineering team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved.
Collaborate with other disciplines both internally and externally.
Assisting in improving AutoCAD standards.
Other duties as required.
Requirements
Certificate or diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, with at least 8 years’ experience in civil drafting and design.
Registration as an A.Sc.T. or working towards it other technical accreditations is an asset.
Expertise in AutoCAD/Civil 3D is mandatory.
Experience with Infraworks and GIS software is a plus.
Excellent attention to detail and drive for excellence.
Effective verbal and written communication skills are a must.
Ability to work without supervision as well as within a busy and close-knit team environment.
What Can We Offer You?
Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
Competitive salary and participation in our generous Performance Bonus Plan
Financial assistance with relocation if applicable
As a professional you may have an opportunity for share ownership (subject to meeting eligibility criteria and approval)
Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
Continuous support for your professional development and growth
Participation in our numerous programs that support our Four Cornerstones
#LI-AT1 #Li-senior #li-hybrid If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Department: Engineering This is a full-time position
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