Structural CAD Drafter

SYSTRA • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$65,000 - CA$85,000

About The Position

This role contributes across design development and documentation phases, including preparation of general arrangement drawings, reinforcement detailing, and BIM coordination for bridge projects. Responsibilities include translating engineering concepts into accurate technical drawings while maintaining compliance with drafting standards, quality control procedures, and client specifications within Ontario’s transportation infrastructure environment.

Requirements

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting, or related discipline.
• About 5 years of CAD drafting experience within civil, structural, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in bridge or transportation structure projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, or Revit.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and structural design principles.
• Experience with construction documentation, reinforcement detailing, and technical drafting standards.
• Ability to manage drawing production workflows, revision control, and documentation accuracy.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on rail, metro, tramway, airport, or large infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Dynamo or Revit automation tools.
• Knowledge of IFC export, interoperability, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Experience working in ISO 19650-aligned BIM environments.
• Strong Revit modelling capability
• Structural detailing awareness
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Drawing extraction and documentation
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Team collaboration
• Problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for bridge structures using CAD and BIM tools in accordance with design specifications.
• Develop general arrangement drawings, reinforcement detailing, and construction documentation aligned with structural design requirements.
• Interpret engineering sketches, design mark-ups, and technical inputs to produce accurate drafting outputs.
• Ensure compliance with drafting standards, QA/QC procedures, and client-specific documentation requirements.
• Maintain drawing revision control, document tracking, and version management for all project deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary teams for design coordination and model integration within BIM environments.
• Support quantity take-offs and contribute to design presentation materials for project delivery stages.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and provide technical drafting input related to structural design execution.
• Provide drafting support for bridge transportation projects while aligning with applicable client and regional standards.
• Coordinate with distributed design teams across Ontario to ensure consistency in drawing production and project delivery.

Benefits

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree