Junior Drafter

Location

Victoria, BC | Canada

Job description

We have an opening for a Junior Drafter where you will be responsible to produce overhead and underground electric utility drawings and providing design support at our Victoria 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 survey and other forms of data into drawings as required.
• 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, goal oriented. Like to solve problems and enjoys 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 (or equivalent pdf markup software).
• 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.

 A few qualifications that would help you succeed:

• Experience working in electric utility or related engineering environment
• Familiar with BC design and Civil construction standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MS Office
• Experience with SPIDAcalc, PLS-CADD, AGI32, and other distribution design software would be an asset
• 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: $55,000 to $75,000 per annum.

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Salary

$55k - $75k per year