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Junior Drafting Technologist
@ DES Engineering Limited
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
DES Engineering Limited is hiring a Junior Drafting Technologist to prepare AutoCAD and MicroStation drawings of electrical distribution systems for residential, commercial and industrial projects. The role works under senior designers and engineers, with an office setting and occasional site travel. The posting asks for 1-3 years of AutoCAD drafting experience and a relevant diploma or CAD certificate.
Responsibilities:
- Draft underground and overhead power distribution systems in AutoCAD or MicroStation
- Draft traffic signal, lighting and electrical drawings
- Prepare single line diagrams, layouts, schematics and wiring
- Review drawings and make corrections under senior guidance
Requirements summary:
- 1-3 years of AutoCAD drafting experience
- Electrical Design & Drafting Technology or Engineering Design Technology diploma, or CAD certificate
- Power distribution drafting experience is an asset
- MicroStation experience is an asset
- First aid and CPR certification is an asset
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, CPR |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Design & Drafting Technology, Engineering Design Technology |
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DES Engineering Limited
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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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.
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