CADD Support - DATA Entry

Overview :

The Drafter Level 1 creates and revises drawings, using computer aided drafting applications to support the engineering team throughout the project lifecycle.

What you will be doing :

Creates and revises a variety of standard engineering / design computer-aided drafting (CAD) drawings associated for an assigned engineering / design discipline (including but not limited to : Civil / Structural, Electrical, Mechanical or Protection & Control (P&C), Telecom or Municipal) for projects in Generation, Transmission or Distribution throughout the province using a prescribed set of the company tools, guides and standards under the guidance of higher-level CAD(D) team members as required.

Produces a variety of associated graphs, drawings, maps and diagrams.

Assesses drawings against applicable engineering / design and computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) standards and flags designs that appear to involve conflicting data or errors to the attention of the CADD Work Leader and / or Engineer / Designer.

Verifies completed drawings for alignment with the provided dimensions, elevations and slopes, scales, quantities of materials and components, acceptable clearances and design layout.

Updates Geographic Information System (GIS) information, including cadastral lot lines, roads, curbs, land annotations, building footprints, easements, rights-of-way, street centre lines, physical geography, administrative boundaries (parks, municipal boundaries) using data from maps, aerial photos, satellite images, surveys, engineered drawings and other sources. Prepares GIS extracts for internal and external use.

Performs work according to CADD standards, engineering / design standards and all utility, city / municipality standards and requirements. Applies standards when organizing and interpreting engineering information from consultants, utilities and other sources for inclusion into drawings. Converts drawings produced using other CAD applications into formats useable in current the company applications.

Assigns and records drawing numbering and information and maintains drawing lifecycles and file management for all

engineering / design drawings. Completes document control tasks and follows up on drawing requests for the Underground Locate Centre (ULC). Publishes engineering / design drawings for stakeholders. Under direction from higher-level CAD(D) team members, prepares explanatory notations, and creates unique drawings in support of legal proceedings.

May provide CAD-related guidance to Engineers / Designers and others working with engineering / design drawings. May participate as a member of working groups and technical committees.

Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

DATA entry for Cable Schedules

What you must have :

Diploma in drafting or equivalent

Advanced computer aided design and drafting skills

McLaren Work manager and ACC experience an asset.

Salary / Rate Range : $20.00 -$24.00 per hour

Term :   12 month contract; most likely to extend

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