Draftsperson 3 - Engineering Drafting

Job Opportunity

Req ID: 1956

Business Unit: Infrastructure and Water Services

Division: Corporate Capital Project Delivery Svcs

Regular / Auxiliary: Regular

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/J16

Rate of Pay: $45.94 - $52.01 per hour

Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly

Posting Date: September 4, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled, submission review to begin on September 17, 2026

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

• Diploma in a related discipline
• A minimum of 6 years' progressively responsible experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Certifications

• Registration with the Applied Science Technologist and Technicians of British Columbia
• Valid BC Driver's Licence

APPLICATIONS

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online.

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. In our commitment to bring differing perspectives to our workplace, and to deliver the best possible service to our customers, we encourage and welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during the application and selection process. Your confidential request can be sent to [email protected]

The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.