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Structural Drafter
- Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada
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Company Description PSC Engineering & Inspection/NDT Services provides certified non-destructive testing (NDT), welding, structural, and mechanical inspection, along with engineering support across Canada. The company is ISO 9001, CWB, API, and ASME certified, demonstrating a strong commitment to quality and regulatory compliance. PSC offers responsive service with 48-hour booking, no four-hour minimums, and weekend or holiday availability. Their expertise includes tank, piping, pressure vessel, and asset integrity work for a wide range of industrial clients. Team members collaborate in a technical environment focused on safety, reliability, and efficient project delivery.
Role Description The Structural Drafter is a full-time, on-site role based in Port Coquitlam, BC. This position is responsible for preparing detailed structural shop drawings and technical drawings, including plans, sections, and elevations for steel, concrete, and other structural systems. The role involves interpreting engineering and architectural design information, coordinating with engineers and inspectors, and updating drawings to reflect design changes and field conditions. The Structural Drafter will maintain drawing standards, organize project documentation, and support the integration of structural models into BIM workflows. Daily work includes collaborating with project teams to ensure drawings are accurate, code-compliant, and delivered on schedule.
Qualifications
- Ability to produce accurate Shop Drawings and Technical Drawings for structural components.
- Experience preparing and interpreting Architectural Drawings related to structural layouts.
- Foundational knowledge of Structural Engineering concepts to support practical and safe designs.
- Proficiency with Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools and workflows for structural projects.
- Strong skills in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, or similar) and digital drafting standards.
- Attention to detail, ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication specifications.
- Diploma or certificate in drafting, civil/structural technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with engineers, inspectors, and fabrication shops.
- Experience in industrial or structural steel environments is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain detailed structural shop and technical drawings, including plans, sections, and elevations, while incorporating design changes and field conditions. Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, and project teams to ensure drawings meet standards and codes, support BIM workflows, and are delivered on schedule.
Requirements
Candidates should be able to produce structural shop and technical drawings, interpret architectural and engineering information, and have foundational structural engineering knowledge. Proficiency with BIM and CAD tools such as AutoCAD or Revit, a relevant drafting or civil/structural technology diploma or certificate (or equivalent experience), and effective collaboration skills are expected; industrial or structural steel experience is an asset.
Skills
- Structural Shop Drawings
- Technical Drawing
- Architectural Drawing Interpretation
- Structural Engineering
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- CAD Drafting
- Digital Drafting Standards
- Engineering Specification Interpretation
- Fabrication Specification Interpretation
- Drawing Coordination
- Project Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Structural Steel
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Keywords
- Structural Drafting
- Structural Shop Drawings
- Technical Drawings
- Plans
- Sections
- Elevations
- Steel Structures
- Concrete Structures
- Architectural Drawings
- Structural Engineering
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- CAD
- Digital Drafting Standards
- Engineering Specifications
- Fabrication Specifications
- Drawing Standards
- Project Documentation
- Field Conditions
- Structural Models
- Industrial Inspection
- Structural Steel
- Code Compliance
- Engineering Services