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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Junior Drafting Technologist will draft electrical distribution systems and prepare CAD working plans for various projects. They will also collaborate with senior designers and engineers while ensuring all safety procedures are followed.
Job details
Job Summary The Junior Drafting Technologist will complete drafting of electrical distribution systems and preparing electronic (CAD) working plans for various residential, commercial and industrial projects. Education & Qualifications 1-3 years of AutoCAD drafting experience. Experience drafting power distribution systems would be considered an asset. Electrical Design & Drafting Technology or Engineering Design Technology Diploma or CAD Certificate from a recognized technical institution. First aid and CPR certification would be considered an asset. Experience using MicroStation would be considered an asset. Responsibilities Draft underground and overhead power distribution systems using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation. Draft traffic signal, lighting and electrical drawings using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation. Utilize knowledge of design standards and procedures when completing drawings and deliverables to client and industry specifications. Assist in the creation of single line diagrams, electrical layouts, schematics and wiring. Conduct drawing reviews and corrections under the guidance of senior team members as needed including following QAQC processes. Assist the project team in delivering high quality client service as needed to deliver top quality solutions. Collaborate with senior designers and engineers for support and development on more challenging tasks. Ensure all safety procedures and processes are followed with the goal of zero injury. Work safely and follow all rules and procedures including attending and participating in safety meetings and completing all required safety orientation and training. Completion of other relevant duties as required. Skills & Knowledge High attention to detail Ability to work both independently and within a team Dependable self-starter Analytical and creative problem solving skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Client service oriented Strong written and verbal communication Continuous learner Position Conditions Job is performed in an office environment but site travel may occasionally be required depending on the project.
What you’ll do
The Junior Drafting Technologist will draft electrical distribution systems and prepare CAD working plans for various projects. They will also collaborate with senior designers and engineers while ensuring all safety procedures are followed.
Requirements
Candidates must have 1-3 years of AutoCAD drafting experience and hold an Electrical Design & Drafting Technology or Engineering Design Technology diploma or CAD certificate. Experience with power distribution systems and MicroStation is considered an asset.
Listed skills
- AutoCAD · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Time management · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Autocad
- Microstation
- Electrical drafting
- Power distribution systems
- Electrical design
- Single line diagrams
- Electrical layouts
- Schematics
- Wiring
- Qa/qc processes
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Communication
- Self-Starter
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- Power Distribution
- First Aid Certification
- Safety Procedures
- AutoCAD
- Electrical Wiring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Engineering Design Process
- Electric Power Distribution
- MicroStation (CAD Design Software)
- One-Line Diagram
- Time Management
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Engineering
- Construction
- Energy
- Technology
- Drafting Technician
- Electrical Designer
- Electrical Engineers
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters