Draftsperson 3 - Engineering Drafting

Summary

This position will perform civil/ mechanical/ structural engineering design drafting duties of a complex nature utilizing various computer drafting software (CAD). The Draftsperson 3 works directly with the Design Engineer and/or the Senior Engineering Technician and requires accuracy, thoroughness, and the ability to deal with change. This position will also provide technical support to the Geomatics Supervisor.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes design drafting for a wide variety of engineering projects related to capital works, maintenance, water, wastewater and solid waste, including: horizontal/vertical pipe alignment; pipe layout, structures, valve chambers, reservoirs; estimates for volume and surface analysis, materials and costs; site layout and grading; as well as road alignments, etc.


• Liaises with the Design Engineer and/or the Senior Engineering Technician for initial design parameters and develops drawings from that feedback.


• Completes drawings for information, quotation, tender, construction, and record stages.


• Completes drafting assignments for mapping, report drawings, floor plans, graphs, charts, overheads, display graphics, etc., from rough sketches and instructions.


• Checks accuracy of design information when provided (i.e. pipe lengths, grades, inverts, etc.).


• Occasionally carries out preliminary site investigations.


• Incorporates field survey data into drawings.


• Plots from legal plans or metes and bounds descriptions.


• Occasionally assists other geomatics staff with survey collection using GPS or total station.  Liaises and works cooperatively with contractors, consultants, government agencies, utility companies, suppliers, prints shops and the public.


• Researches materials, pipe fittings, etc. for dimensions and clearances and creates material summaries


• Assists with developing standards for survey pick-up for use when downloaded into AutoCAD Civil 3D software and liaises with surveyors to ensure these standards are adhered to.


• Develops standards and sets parameters within AutoCAD Civil 3D software to set up digital files to achieve accurate volume calculations, cross sections, profiles, road/site designs, etc.


• Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD


• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Information

• None

Key Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills are required.


• Proficiency with AutoCad Civil 3D, AutoCAD Recap, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, plotters, printers, scanners, photocopiers, fax machines, e-mail, etc.


• Working knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical engineering construction materials/practices and engineering drafting practices, standards, techniques and theories.


• Knowledge of survey theories and practices including GPS systems and total stations.


• Knowledge of civil design pertaining to buildings, sewer, water, roads, and drainage.


• Ability to use personal initiative, judgement and knowledge in determining techniques, selecting presentation methods while consistently producing high quality design projects


• Ability to produce drawings that communicate the desired information in a clear and concise way

Qualifications

Certifications