CAD Designer

The maritime industry is expanding and improving port and harbor infrastructure. Join our Ports and Marine team, and let’s navigate these waters together to find solutions for our clients.

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a CAD Designer to support the delivery of complex Ports and Marine Terminals projects across British Columbia. The role offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with a robust team of planners, engineers and technologists on multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients such as container terminals, oil and gas facilities, dry bulk ports, marinas, ferries, coastal structures, wharves, jetties, naval facilities and cruise terminals. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of structural engineering principles and strong technical skills in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical tasks on projects under the supervision of the Project Manager or Project Engineer.
• Transform preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering designs and drawings using AutoCAD/Civil 3D and other technical software as required.
• Ensure adherence to AutoCAD standards, as well as quality assurance and quality control procedures during drawing, planning, and production.
• Contribute to team meetings, design collaborations, project schedule estimations, and coordinate findings with others involved in projects.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is required; experience with and Revit software is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding and proficiency in AutoTURN is considered an asset.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)/Autodesk Forma.
• Strong communication skills, with excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities, and a collaborative team mindset.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Thorough understanding of applicable design guidelines and codes for relevant jurisdictions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments effectively. 
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

Education and Experience

• Civil Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in providing CAD support for bridge, ports and marine, or transportation related projects.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. 

Pay Range 3: CA3.D.04 - Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$72,300.00 - $104,800.00 Annually