Structural (Bridge) CAD Designer/Drafter

Dillon Consulting Limited•Ottawa, ON

62d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dillon’s Structures Transportation Discipline is seeking a Structural (Bridge) CAD Designer/Drafter to fill an existing vacancy within our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience. At Dillon, we operate as one team. The successful candidate can be based at any one of our following offices: Ottawa, ON, London, ON. We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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