(Junior or Intermediate) Civil CAD Technician

The Opportunity

ZE Power Engineering is an innovative industry leading company that provides engineering services to the electric utility industry. We are currently seeking a Civil CAD Technician who would oversee the production drawings deliverables for various project and client requirements. Management of these deliverables starts from data consolidation (basemap) through proposed design/analysis to issued productionand construction field review (as-built).

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and process topographic survey data, utility information, and GIS datasets.
• Production of drawing packages, including site plans, plan views, profiles, and detailed design drawings for underground electrical utilities.
• Utilize Autodesk Civil 3D for surface modeling, alignments, and profiles.
• Prepare as-built drawings based on field data and redline markups.
• Ensure all drawings comply with client and company standards.
• Collaborate closely with designers to ensure drawings accurately reflect design intent.
• Support design teams by identifying and verifying existing underground utilities using available data sources.
• Support the production of overhead utility drawings as required.
• Maintain organized drawing files, models, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Revise drawings based on internal reviews, client feedback, and design changes.
• Perform quality checks on drawings prior to submission.
• Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

We're looking for proactive, self-motivated individuals who take ownership of their work. Ideal candidates are:

• Graduate from an accredited post-secondary program in Civil Engineering Technology, CAD/BIM Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a CAD-related role within a professional engineering or consulting environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing site plans, processing topographic survey data, and working with georeferenced drawings at an urban scale.
• Experience producing underground utility drawings (e.g., electrical, telecom, municipal) is preferred.
• Prior experience using Autodesk Civil 3D, particularly working with alignments and profiles is preferred.
• Familiarity with GIS and mapping software is beneficial.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment, while attending in-office meetings as required.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality work and meeting project deadlines.
• Strong interest in ongoing professional development.

About us

We provide our clients with transmission, substation, and distribution design, as well as project management and construction support. ZE Power Engineering Inc. has an exceptional group of engineers and consultants with extensive experience in a variety of specializations.

With a dynamic corporate culture and supportive management team, a career at ZE is what you make of it. Our environment is defined by the people that work in our company. We stress a balanced approach to work and healthy living. Our head office is located conveniently next to the Richmond Middle Arm waterfront trail andOlympic Oval. ZE offers excellent career development opportunities along with a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you are the kind of person who takes initiative, has a positive attitude, and wants to make an impact, then we want to hear from you.