Senior CAD Technician

Based in Western Canada for over 110 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 1,300 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

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.

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.

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.
• Assist in improving AutoCAD standards.

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?

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• 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.
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave.

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

McElhanney is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion which celebrates the successes that come from a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, welcoming all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, or people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.

Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.