Electrical Design Technologist​/CAD Technician

Job Title

Electrical Design Technologist / CAD Technician

Electrical Engineering – Building Systems

Abbotsford, BC

At Straiton Engineering, we know that our people are the means of delivering results to our clients. We find and keep people who share our passion for service and design. We are currently seeking an Electrical Design Technologist/CAD Technician to join our growing team.

Straiton Engineering Ltd. (SEL) was founded by two professional engineers seeking a renewed focus on the quality of design and client service. While we operate primarily in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, our projects span Western Canada. Our valued clients include developers, business owners, universities, property managers, government agencies, and industrial companies.

Every day, we:

• Support and train our employees, helping them build their careers
• Design building systems to be sustainable, safe and comfortable
• Work to earn the trust of our clients and our colleagues
• Seek out feedback, and respond by improving ourselves

The primary role of this position is to work closely with engineers and senior technical staff to develop designs and drawings for the following building systems:

• Power distribution including schematics and single line diagrams
• Security system and access control system coordination

Additional responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Working closely with the Project Manager and other technical staff to provide clients with completed projects in a timely manner
• Maintaining open lines of communication and coordinating work with the Project Manager, staff, and project team members outside of SEL

• Prepare and track construction documentation (change orders, site instructions, shop drawings, RFI’s, etc.) with moderate oversight
• Working with the project team to help resolve issues during construction
• Perform site visits, as required, with direct supervision
• Participating in discussions with clients as required
• Good working knowledge of applicable building codes and standards
• Operate with moderate oversight on typical design problems; seek advice and assistance from senior staff for deeper technical problems

• A passion for design and self-improvement through learning
• Interpersonal skills: respectful and receptive to opinions of others; communicates ideas clearly
• Communication skills: credible, attentive, reliable, responsive, and empathetic
• Ability to identify and understand client expectations, then meet or exceed them
• Knowledge of MS Office 365 suite
• Highly skilled in the use of AutoCAD (2D), MS Excel, and other routine design tools
• Proficiency in Revit (3D), not required but considered an asset
• Ability to identify risks to clients or SEL and identify technical innovative approaches to complex problems
• Ability to accurately apply common codes and standards to routine design problems

• Graduation from a technical university or college diploma program, with a focus on AutoCAD Design, Electrical Engineering, or Lighting Design; or
• Equivalent work experience; and
• 2 – 6 years work experience in Electrical Design preferred, but not required
• Close-knit team with a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere
• Competitive salary, regularly adjusted for high performers
• Company-sponsored retirement savings plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, and lifestyle plan

We’d love to hear from you! If we sound like the right fit, please forward your resume to

At Straiton Engineering, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds and perspectives come together. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, ages, and backgrounds.