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Intermediate Drafter | Building Science & Restoration

Location | Edmonton, AB
Start Date | Immediately

Key Responsibilities

  • Generate technical information with minimal guidance and supervision
  • Develop finished drawings from general conceptual information and design notes
  • Co-ordinate RJC’s drawings with those of other disciplines on projects
  • Be accountable to Project Engineers for drawing production
  • Help the design be more easily communicated through your drawings
  • To work as part of a team, under the direction of a Senior Drafter, to produce drawings on a variety of projects
  • Develop and apply knowledge and experience in all structural systems: concrete, slab & slab bands, reinforcing, flat plate, post tensioning, structural steel, timber, wood framing, glulam, masonry, etc.
  • Do quantity take-offs and work related to preparation of evaluation reports.
  • Possible opportunity for site inspections and assisting with technical reviews.

Skills

  • Certificate in civil/structural drafting / technology from technical colleges or institutes
  • Architectural and/or structural drafting and design courses preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of AutoCAD experience

 Candidate Profile

  • Must have working knowledge of Autocad 2004 or later
  • Fast learner with attention to detail and a desire to grow
  • Team player with ability to work with project teams
  • Hard worker, inquisitive, ready to assume responsibility quickly, and have fun at the same time
  • Demonstrated and effective communication skills
  • Ability to conceptualize structural and architectural details in three dimensions
  • Aptitude for working with existing facilities

Apply for this job

If you think you have what it takes to join our team, please use the form below to apply for this position. You are able to upload either Word (.doc) files or PDF files.

We appreciate the interest and efforts of all applicants, however only those short-listed as candidates will be contacted to set up an interview.

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