Posted 4 days ago
Utilities CAD Technician (Intermediate ) – ALTO / Cadence Project
@ SYSTRA
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
SYSTRA Canada is hiring an intermediate Utilities CAD Technician for the ALTO high-speed rail project between Quebec City and Toronto, as part of the Cadence consortium. The role produces 2D drawings and 3D models of utility networks and integrates survey, GIS and SUE data. The posting states a hybrid workplace and requires bilingual French and English.
Responsibilities:
- Produire et mettre à jour dessins 2D et modèles 3D des réseaux utilitaires
- Élaborer plans, profils et coupes des réseaux
- Intégrer données SUE, SIG et levés topographiques
- Identifier les conflits entre réseaux souterrains et aériens
- Coordonner avec les équipes civiles, structurales et ferroviaires
Requirements summary:
- Diplôme collégial ou technique en génie civil, dessin technique ou domaine connexe
- 3 à 8 ans d'expérience en CAD ou modélisation 3D
- Maîtrise d'AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation ou OpenRoads
- Bilinguisme français et anglais exigé
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | civil engineering technology, technical drafting |
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SYSTRA
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Full company description
SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and mobility solutions. For more than 65 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure. With its 11,000 employees, the Group's mission is to connect people and bring territories closer together in the 80 countries where it operates. By making travel more fluid, the infrastructures designed by SYSTRA bring communities together, develop social integration and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure. A signature for transport solutions, SYSTRA supports its partners and clients throughout the lifecycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved at a very early stage in the design phase, right through to the deployment and maintenance test phases. SYSTRA provides all of its services in more than 80 countries worldwide and generates 80% of its turnover internationally. KEY FIGURES - €1.3 bn in sales in 2024 - 2nd international engineering company for Mass Transit & Rail* - 3d for Bridges* - 6th in the Transport sector* * Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking, 2025
- LinkedIn followers
- 360,472
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,091
- Reported office locations
- 72 rue Henry Farman, Paris, 75015, FR
- Business categories
- Railroad
- Cyber Security
- Consulting
- Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Public Transportation
- Asset Management
- Smart Cities
- Project Management
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- SYSTRA
- Specialties
- Project management
- Design
- Sustainable and environmental studies
- Construction supervision
- Testing Commissioning
- Operation Maintenance
- Transport planning & Preliminary studies
- Infrastructure
- Systems engineering
- and Operation & Maintenance engineering
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and mobility solutions. For more than 65 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure. With its 11,000 employees, the Group's mission is to connect people and bring territories closer…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Paris |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Project managementDesignSustainable and environmental studiesConstruction supervisionTesting CommissioningOperation MaintenanceTransport planning & Preliminary studiesInfrastructureSystems engineeringand Operation & Maintenance engineering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 162 |
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SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.
Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com.
Context
As a member of the Cadence consortium, SYSTRA Canada is contributing its expertise to ALTO, the high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City and Toronto.
One of Canada’s most ambitious and transformative infrastructure projects, ALTO is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape how Canadians connect and travel, while creating a lasting legacy for the country.
Ready to be part of it? Join SYSTRA Canada and help shape the future of high-speed rail in Canada. Take on new challenges. Make an impact. Build a career that matters.
About Cadence
The Cadence consortium, comprising CDPQ Infra, AtkinsRéalis, SYSTRA Canada, Keolis Canada, Air Canada and SNCF Voyageurs, was selected by the Canadian government to develop the project. Together, these organizations bring extensive expertise in transportation and infrastructure to advance the development of a modern high-speed rail network in Canada.
As the ALTO project moves forward and our teams continue to grow, SYSTRA Canada is looking for a talented and passionate [Position Title] to join our team and contribute to this landmark project.
Missions/Main Duties
- Produce and update 2D drawings and 3D models of utility networks.
- Develop plans, profiles, and sections for water, sewer, drainage, electrical, and telecommunications networks.
- Integrate SUE (QL-D to QL-A), GIS, and topographic survey data into CAD and 3D modeling environments.
- Represent existing and proposed infrastructure, and identify conflicts between underground and overhead utilities.
- Coordinate utility networks with civil, structural, and rail systems teams; prepare visuals to support interface discussions.
- Follow project CAD standards and maintain well-organized CAD files and datasets.
Profile/Skills
Education: College diploma or technical diploma in civil engineering technology, technical drafting, or a related field.
Years of experience: 3 to 8 years of experience in CAD drafting or modeling for infrastructure or utility network projects.
Technical skills:
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads.
- 3D modeling experience is required.
- Familiarity with rail, public transit, municipal, or linear infrastructure projects.
- Experience integrating data from various sources (topographic surveys, GIS, SUE) is an asset.
- Knowledge of water, sewer, electrical, and telecommunications networks is an asset.
- Experience working on multidisciplinary projects.
- Good understanding of engineering drawings and modeling principles.
- Ability to work with structured data and follow standards.
- Strong attention to detail in file management and information organization.
- Clear oral and written communication skills in both French and English.** Reason for the bilingualism requirement: You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse client base, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is essential to building strong client relationships, understanding their specific needs, and communicating effectively in their preferred language.
Interpersonal skills:
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Good communication skills for collaborating with engineers and team members.
- Proactive approach to identifying inconsistencies and issues.
- Team-oriented, with the ability to work comfortably in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Adaptability in a complex and evolving project environment.
SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.
Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.
For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected].
Workplace Type
HybridJournal
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