Civil Design Drafter – Edmonton

• Location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #14516
• Salary: CA$90,000 Per Hour

About Our Client

Our client is an established multidisciplinary professional services firm with a strong reputation for technical excellence, sustainable design, and long-term client relationships. Their team operates in a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to learn, contribute, and take ownership of their work.

Sustainability and minimizing environmental impact are important to our client, while maintaining practical, high-value solutions for their clients.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Civil Design Drafter to join their Edmonton, AB office and support a multidisciplinary team delivering professional engineering and design services across commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing technical drawings throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual planning and design through tender and construction documentation.

The role will primarily involve AutoCAD and Revit, with a focus on civil design, site development, grading, drainage, servicing, utilities, and coordination with building systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of civil engineering concepts, solid technical drafting abilities, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with engineers and other members of a multidisciplinary design team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare civil contract drawings, details, layouts, and sketches from conceptual design through tender and construction documentation.
• Develop drawings related to site development, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, servicing, roads, and related civil infrastructure.
• Produce and modify civil drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Interpret engineering concepts, design requirements, survey information, and project specifications and translate them into accurate technical drawings.
• Coordinate civil drawings and models with engineers, architects, mechanical/electrical disciplines, clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Maintain organized project drawing files, CAD/Revit models, and digital project databases.
• Apply company CAD/Revit standards and project-specific QA/QC procedures.
• Create and modify Revit families and custom components where required.
• Communicate with engineers and other team members throughout the Revit model and drawing production process.
• Review drawings and graphic deliverables for accuracy, consistency, constructability, and completeness.
• Conduct field verification and measurements and accurately transfer site information into project drawings.
• Participate in site observations and inspection activities during design and construction phases.
• Assist with tender and construction administration, including reviewing submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Coordinate project requirements with clients and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Manage drafting priorities and deliverables to meet project schedules.
• Stay current with new products, technologies, design processes, and drafting techniques.

Required Qualifications

• Technical diploma or related post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Design, Drafting, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Strong experience using AutoCAD in the preparation, drafting, and design of engineering drawings.
• Experience with Revit in a multidisciplinary engineering or design environment.
• Experience producing civil engineering drawings for site development, grading, drainage, utilities, servicing, roads, or related infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering and site development principles.
• Ability to interpret civil engineering plans, survey information, specifications, and design requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and technical drafting accuracy.
• Knowledge of applicable Canadian design standards, codes, and requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and share workloads to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability and willingness to conduct site travel.
• ASET registration is an asset.

Asset Qualifications

• Design experience involving HVAC, plumbing and piping, fire protection, controls, and building systems.
• Experience coordinating civil design with mechanical, electrical, architectural, and other building disciplines.
• Experience with Civil 3D or other civil design software.
• Experience with civil site development and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Experience developing grading and drainage plans.
• Experience with underground utility and servicing design.
• Experience with roads, access, parking, and site layout design.
• Experience working with survey information and field measurements.
• Experience supporting tendering and construction administration.
• Experience creating and modifying Revit families and managing Revit file structures.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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