Civil CAD Designer

at  Ecora

THE OPPORTUNITY

Looking to do what you love at a dynamic and Innovative consulting firm? We are looking for a Civil CAD Designer to join our Civil Department at our Kelowna / Penticton location on a permanent full-time basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One year CAD certificate from a college or technical school, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Mandatory minimum of 10 years of CAD design/drafting and modelling experience.
• Strong leadership skills.
• High proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Commitment to producing consistent, high-quality work.
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Ability to accurately interpret redlines and direction.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Mandatory proven record of site grading, site servicing, drainage and access road design using the civil 3D software, preparation of all plans, sections, profiles and details drawings.
• Remarkable experience of using corridor and pipe network module in civil 3D.
• Extensive experience with 3D model development, completing design, general arrangement drawing production, redlining, annotating and drafting.
• Superior attention to detail, problem solving and organizational skills.
• High proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D is mandatory. Knowledge of Infraworks is considered an asset

• Take a leadership role in the development and mentorship of new CAD Technicians/Technologists within the department.
• Be a go-to person for CAD-related questions.
• Prepare engineering base plans from survey information, GIS data, and record drawings.
• Develop reference plans from consultant documents
• Set up production drawings, including Cover Sheets, Notes, Key Plans, Roadworks, Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Water Main, Cross Sections, ESC Plans, Pavement Marking & Signage Plans, Design Details, etc.
• Utilize Civil 3D labels, label styles, and production tools for effective presentation.
• Oversee the use of Sheet Set Manager for managing large drawing sets and title blocks.
• Undertake drafting work in accordance with Client, Municipal, and internal design standards.
• Complete redlines and plan revisions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and design staff to provide updates, discuss challenges, and make necessary revisions.
• Prepare civil drawings and details from conception to final design, including complex projects like rail, transit, and linear infrastructure.
• Maintain effective communication with project team members and contribute to advancing Civil/Transportation Details and BIM Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.