Substation CADD Technician

HDR • Vancouver, BC

122d

About The Position

HDR is looking for a Substation CADD Technician to join their growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in Western Canada. The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides CADD and technical design support for large- and small-scale engineering projects across Canada and the United States. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges.

Requirements

• Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
• Basic understanding of engineering or architectural concepts

Nice To Haves

• Associate or technical school degree, or Revit and AutoCAD or MicroStation certification, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience developing substation CADD layouts/designs from engineering designs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Autodesk Revit (3D) is highly required.
• Electrical utility or similar design experience preferred.
• Ability to work closely with engineering staff, both local and in remote offices.
• Experience migrating 2D CAD workflows into 3D BIM/Revit workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models for substation components and physical layouts utilizing Autodesk Revit.
• Prepare substation related drawings such as plan and elevation views, control building details, grading plans, foundation details, grounding and conduit plans, control wiring schematic diagrams, and other related drawings.
• Generate 2D drawings and construction documentation directly from 3D Revit models to ensure accuracy and coordination.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to perform clash detection and resolve spatial conflicts within the 3D environment.
• Provide technical design and support for large- and small-scale engineering projects.
• Perform other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

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