CAD Technician
Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Salary:
Apex Geomatics is seeking an
experienced CAD Technician with strong civil design/drafting background and construction survey support capabilities to join our team.
Our team is trusted on some of the most exciting and impactful construction projects in Canada, from major infrastructure builds to cutting-edge industrial developments. This is your opportunity to be part of a company that blends growth and progress with a people-first culture.
What We Offer
- Great work culture
- Competitive wage
- Overtime
- Opportunity for growth
- Benefits
Role Responsibilities:
- Produce construction and survey drawings using Civil 3D
- Create stakeout, control, and field-ready survey files (TBC/Civil 3D)
- Verify incoming QC survey data and ensure it matches design intent
- Prepare as-builts, turnover drawings, and client deliverables
- Maintain drawing standards, data shortcuts, and organized project folders
- Coordinate with survey crews, engineers, and other disciplines
- Support field teams by troubleshooting design vs. field discrepancies
- Support development and improvement of drafting standards, checklists, and procedures
- Manage revisions, drawing updates, and version control
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior drafters
Role Requirements:
- 5+ years of CAD drafting experience in rail, civil, transportation, or similar infrastructure sectors
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, similar tools considered an asset
- Strong experience with Trimble Business Center for survey data processing is considered an asset
- Experience in Microsoft Suites is considered an asset
- Experience with GEDO explorer, GEDO office, or equivalent rail-survey processing tools is considered an asset
- Strong understanding of horizontal and vertical rail geometry, alignment principles, tolerances, and rail specific drawing requirements
- Ability to interpret survey data, point clouds, and construction drawings
- Strong QA/QC skills for both design and field data is considered an asset
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong problem-solving and coordination skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
- Strong communication skills
How to Apply
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