CAD Technician
- Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Atlantic Road Construction & Paving is a well-established heavy civil construction company specializing in drilling & blasting, mass excavation, pipe and underground utilities, concrete placement, and asphalt paving. We are currently looking to hire a CAD Technician to join our growing team in the HRM. This role is primarily office-based supporting our surveying department with drafting, design and project coordination, while also assisting with field surveying when required.
Requirements
Requirements
- Diploma in Geomatics Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technician, or a related field considered an asset.
- Proficiency with CAD software such as Carlson, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or equivalent required.
- Experience with Robotic Total Station, GNSS survey equipment, and Trimble Access preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and specifications.
- Consistently work in a safe & efficient manner.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Valid Class 5 Driver License.
- Prepare and maintain detailed CAD drawings for heavy civil construction projects.
- Process and manage survey data collected from GPS and Total Station equipment.
- Assist field crews with survey calculations, staking information, and project coordination.
- Provide control lines and elevations required for accurate measurements and correct installation of materials.
- Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors, and survey crews to support project requirements.
- Maintain organized records of drawings, survey files, and project documentation.
- Perform quality control checks on survey and drafting deliverables.
- Other duties as required.
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Medical & Dental Benefits.
- RRSP Matching.
- A supportive and team-oriented work environment.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain CAD drawings, process survey data, and support field crews with calculations, staking information, control lines, and elevations. Coordinate with project teams, maintain project records, and perform quality checks on survey and drafting deliverables.
Requirements
A diploma in geomatics engineering technology, civil engineering technology, survey technology, or a related field is considered an asset, and proficiency with CAD software is required. Experience with robotic total stations, GNSS equipment, and Trimble Access is preferred; candidates should also be able to interpret engineered drawings, communicate effectively, work safely, and hold a valid Class 5 driver's license.
Skills
- CAD Drafting
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Carlson Software
- Survey Data Processing
- GPS Surveying
- Total Station Surveying
- Robotic Total Station
- GNSS Survey Equipment
- Trimble Access
- Survey Calculations
- Staking
- Reading Engineered Drawings
- Project Coordination
- Quality Control
- Communication
- Safe Work Practices
Benefits
- Medical and Dental Benefits
- RRSP Matching
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Trades
Keywords
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Drilling and Blasting
- Mass Excavation
- Underground Utilities
- Pipe Installation
- Concrete Placement
- Asphalt Paving
- CAD
- Carlson
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Geomatics Engineering Technology
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Survey Technician
- Surveying
- Survey Data
- GPS
- Total Station
- Robotic Total Station
- GNSS
- Trimble Access
- Survey Calculations
- Staking
- Control Lines
- Elevations
- Engineered Drawings
- Project Coordination
- Quality Control
- Class 5 Driver License