Junior Distribution Drafter

We have an opening for a Junior Distribution Drafter where you will be responsible for producing overhead and underground electric utility drawings and providing design support at our Burnaby location.

Responsibilities:

• Producing, modifying, and maintaining BC Hydro drawings.
• Reviewing third-party drawings such as civil, architectural, landscape, and onsite electrical for conflicts and information as required by the project.
• Interpreting GIS information.
• Importing surveys and other forms of data into drawings as required.
• Site Survey for Record Drawing creation using SPECTRA survey technology.
• Ensuring data integrity in design, construction, and record drawings.
• Understanding and applying civil standards while preparing designs and other work.
• Autonomously manage workload to control multiple tasks with a very high degree of accuracy, while meeting project deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to civil and drafting standards.
• Additional project support and stretch tasks as required by the design team.
• Desire to learn and take on new challenges. Curiosity for BC Hydro infrastructure and how the design process works.
• Self-starter and goal-oriented. Enjoys solving problems and tasks that require critical thinking.
• Working with senior members to maintain drafting tools, processes, and templates.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• CAD/Drafting certificate or diploma from a recognized college or university.
• Efficient in using Autodesk Map3D, Civil3D, Raster Design, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam.
• Strong understanding of Civil construction.
• Proficient English language skills, verbal and written.
• Strong collaborative / communications skills, and a willingness to liaise with other disciplines (Engineering, Construction, and Survey).
• A passion for your work and self-motivated.
• Class 5 driver’s license.

A few qualifications that would help you succeed:

• Experience working in the electric utility or related engineering environment, ideally with experience in design and cost estimating of electrical distribution projects.
• Familiar with BC design and construction standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, SPIDAcalc, PLS-CADD, AGI32 and MS Office and distribution design software.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Have shown leadership skills by participating in extra-curricular events, and volunteer work.

Primary offers a highly competitive compensation package including competitive salaries, bonuses, Health & Dental benefits, Health Care Spending Account, flexible work schedules, paid vacation, Company Matching RRSP, flex days, and several career and professional development opportunities. Salary Range: $26.44 to $36.05 per hour