CAD Technician I

ENTRUST Canada is an engineering consulting firm with offices in Calgary and Regina that provides design and engineering services to the electric power delivery industry. Our expertise includes all aspects of Transmission, Substation and Distribution systems for voltages ranging from 4160V to 500kV.

Opportunity:

ENTRUST Canada is currently seeking a Junior Draftsperson to join our team in Calgary to support each of the design groups.  We offer a dynamic work environment with a highly experienced technical team, where you will be offered guidance and hands-on training and be continuously challenged in all aspects of the engineering and design process.

Responsibilities:

• CAD Drafting using both MicroStation & AutoCAD and associated software.


• Create 2D & 3D drawing packages for High Voltage Substation, Transmission, Distribution, Scada & Telecom projects using CAD software.


• Work interactively with both the Drafting & Engineering Teams from all disciplines.


• Use current CAD software as well as previous versions based on client specifications.


• Create scaled drawings with respect to annotation scale, model-space & paper-space.


• Import and convert vendor information, mapping, and survey data into usable CAD formats.


• Produce final product drawings from concept sketches.


• Check completed drawing packages for quality, consistency, accuracy, and compliance of client standards & specifications.

Qualifications

• CAD Certification or recent Graduate of a Drafting Technology Program from an accredited Institute.


• Working knowledge of CAD Software (MicroStation and/or AutoCAD)


• Technical Experience & General Drafting knowledge


• Basic computer knowledge in MS Office, Bluebeam, Adobe, Excel


• Ability to work well in both a team and individual environment.


• Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written with high attention to detail.


• Ability to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple tasks.


• Effective problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

 Electrical or Civil drafting experience considered an asset.

• Experience in 3D design software considered an asset.


• Previous experience within a Utility environment considered an asset.

 What We Offer:

•  A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.


• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.


• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.