Intermediate CAD Technologist

Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career.

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

Our Transportation group provides comprehensive planning, design, and engineering services for all phases of aviation, bridge, rail, roadway, and transit projects. We’re looking for a Roads CAD technician/technologist to work as a team member on small and large projects supported and guided by our leadership team. Work includes a variety of tasks which may include assisting with the plans for structures and facilities such as bridges, railroads, roads, airports, and other projects. The role includes many business development and account management career opportunities, paired with the training to excel. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who wants to be involved in exciting local, regional, national, and international projects while developing a skillset that they will carry throughout their career.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare functional, preliminary, detailed, and construction drawings, including presentation figures.

• Process survey data, develop base plans, and perform quantity take-offs.

• Coordinate and review project and shop drawings with managers, CAD staff, and stakeholders.

• Support general office drawing production and ensure compliance with CAD guidelines across jurisdictions.

• Follow project quality management plans to deliver accurate, timely, and efficient results.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to work with others on complex projects

• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation

• Demonstrated ability to understand and maintain CAD standards

• Take initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the team

• Participates in interdisciplinary coordination

• Working knowledge of software programs including Autodesk’s AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Bentley products, MicroStation, Inroads, and OpenRoads would be a desirable asset.

• Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat Pro/Bluebeam Revu.

• Working knowledge of basic engineering calculations

• Basic understanding of roadway design principles and concepts would be a desirable asset

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Able to work under and meet tight deadlines

• Strong organizational skills, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments

Education and Experience

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience.

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 Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Red Deer
Other Locations: Canada | AB | Edmonton
Organization: BC-1136 Transpt-CA Alberta
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 14/07/2026 08:07:37
Req ID: 1006753