Junior Drafter - Burnaby, Canada - Primary Engineering & Construction

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Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (Primary) is a growth-oriented industry leader providing professional engineering and construction services.
We provide our people with the opportunity to determine their own career path and fulfill their ambitions. We empower our clients by tailoring our solutions to their specific needs. We strengthen our community by connecting them to what is possible today and providing a solid foundation for tomorrow.

Primary is powered by our people.
Our diverse teams and inclusive culture are the core that powers Primary. Our diversity allows us to better serve our customers and Engineering communities by listening to and enabling unique perspectives.


Primary remains committed to fostering an open and safe environment in which the voices of all team members, clients and community members are heard.

As we grow our company, we will continue to remove barriers and create new opportunities within our industry.


We have an opening for a
Junior Drafter where you will be responsible to produce overhead and underground electric utility drawings and providing design support at our
Burnaby location.


Responsibilities:


  • Producing, modifying, and maintaining BC Hydro drawings.
  • Reviewing thirdparty drawings such as civil, architectural, landscape, and onsite electrical for conflicts and information as required by the project.
  • Interpreting GIS information.
  • Importing survey and other forms of data into drawings as required.
  • Site Survey for Record Drawing creation using SPECTRA survey technology.
  • Ensuring data integrity in design, construction, and record drawings.
  • Autonomously manage workload to control multiple tasks with a very high degree of accuracy, while meeting project deadlines.
  • Flexibility to adapt to civil and drafting standards.
  • Additional project support and stretch tasks as required by the design team.
  • Desire to learn and take on new challenges. Curiosity for BC Hydro infrastructure and how the design process works.
  • Selfstarter, goal oriented. Like to solve problems and enjoys tasks that require critical thinking.
  • Working with senior members to maintain drafting tools, processes, and templates.
  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications:


  • CAD/Drafting certificate or diploma from a recognized college or university
  • Efficient in using Autodesk Map3D, Civil3D, Raster Design, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam.
  • Strong understanding of Civil construction.
  • Proficient English language skills, verbal and written.
  • Strong collaborative / communications skills, and a willingness to liaise with other disciplines (Engineering, Construction, and Survey).
  • A passion for your work and selfmotivated.
  • Class 5 driver's license.

A few qualifications that would help you succeed:

  • Experience working in the electric utility or related engineering environment, ideally with experience in design and cost estimating of electrical distribution projects
  • Familiar with BC design and construction standards
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, SPIDAcalc, PLS-CADD, AGI32 and MS Office and distribution design software
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
  • Have shown leadership skills by participating in extracurricular events, and volunteer work


Primary offers a highly competitive compensation package including, competitive salaries, bonuses, Health & Dental benefits, Health Care Spending Account, flexible work schedules, paid vacation, Company Matching RRSP, flex days, and several career and professional development opportunities.

If you are ready for a new challenge and want to make a difference in the industry, please send your resume in confidence


Please Note, you must be legally able to work in Canada

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Burnaby, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:


  • Auto

CAD:
1 year (preferred)

- drafting: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC

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