Drafter
Posted
Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Drafter within our Engineering Team in our Edmonton office.
This position is specifically focused on drafting and drawing production. We are looking for someone with formal training in drafting who is comfortable working from engineer and designer markups, sketches, existing drawings, and project information to produce accurate, consistent, professional drawings.
Previous experience in electrical engineering, power systems, utilities, or infrastructure would be an asset, but is not required. Candidates with strong drafting experience from other engineering, industrial, construction, or technical disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and revise engineering drawings based on markups, sketches, existing drawings, and direction from engineers and designers
- Produce clear, accurate, and consistent drawing packages using AutoCAD and other project drafting tools as required
- Update drawings as designs progress and incorporate interdisciplinary and review comments
- Maintain drawing organization, numbering, revisions, title blocks, references, and general CAD standards
- Support production of electrical and infrastructure drawings such as:
- Plans and layouts
- Single-line diagrams
- Schematics
- Cable tray and equipment layouts
- Grounding and lighting drawings
- Detail drawings
- Coordinate with engineers and designers to clarify markups and identify missing or conflicting information
- Assist with updating existing drawings and converting legacy or client information into project drawing standards
- Support multiple projects and drawing packages as workload requires
- Perform drawing quality checks before drawings are issued for review
- Diploma, certificate, or other formal education/training in drafting, CAD technology, engineering design technology, or a related discipline
- Practical experience producing technical drawings
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Strong attention to detail and drawing organization
- Ability to accurately interpret and implement redlines and markups
- Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, designers, project managers, and other drafters
- Comfortable receiving clearly defined drafting assignments and progressing them efficiently
Assets
- Experience with electrical, utility, power, industrial, or infrastructure projects
- Experience preparing electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, layouts, or similar technical drawings
- Experience with Revit or other Autodesk design platforms
- Familiarity with drawing standards, document control, revision management, and multidisciplinary projects