Structural Technician / Technologist

at  CBCL Limited

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and detail-oriented Structural Technician/ Technologist to join our team in our Sydney, NS office!
Help us shape our work environment and our culture by working collaboratively with other design and construction professionals on challenging and exciting structural engineering projects, as part of our thriving company.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS:

• A diploma in Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, or Civil Technology preferred;
• 2+ years progressive drafting experience as a modeling/drafting practitioner;
• Strong working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD;
• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand what tasks are required to deliver projects and assignments successfully, as well as solving technical challenges while developing new workflows;
• Good understanding of project construction practices and structural engineering drawings; and
• Strong technical, written and verbal communication skills;
  You are welcome to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements.

ABOUT US

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and our planet. As an employee-owned firm, at CBCL, our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.
We have earned recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Our multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater, Buildings, Industrial, and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people, our communities, and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.
Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately, CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts, as well as future implications of our designs.
CBCL operates from its twelve offices in Halifax and Sydney, NS; Charlottetown, PE; Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton, NB; St. John’s, NL, and Ottawa, ON.
CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive, accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Please let us know by emailing hr@cbcl.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.

• Preparing structural drawings utilizing AutoCad and preparing structural models utilizing Revit;
• Working closely with engineers & project managers to ensure project deliverables are created on time and under budget;
• Visiting project sites as required to take field measurements, notes etc.;
• Following checking and self-checking process, issuing drawings to internal and external clients, and managing electronic information;
• Utilize collaboration techniques for information management and implement Building Information Modelling (BIM);
• Reviewing incoming models and/or drawings from other disciplines/Consultants and make adjustments to structural drawings as required;
• Performing Quantity take-offs;
• Reviewing shop drawings and answering RFI’s during the construction process;
• Coordinating design changes and issue site instruction sketches as required; and
• Performing field observation reviews of the structural aspects of projects that would include reviewing reinforcing for concrete structures, steel structures and masonry/timber structures;