Junior or Intermediate Civil CAD Technician

The Opportunity

ZE Power Engineering is an innovative industry leading company that provides engineering services to the electric utility industry. We are currently seeking a Civil CAD Technician who would oversee the production drawings deliverables for various project and client requirements. Management of these deliverables starts from data consolidation (basemap) through proposed design/analysis to issued production and construction field review (as-built).

• Collect, review, and process topographic survey data, utility information, and GIS datasets.
• Production of drawing packages, including site plans, plan views, profiles, and detailed design drawings for underground electrical utilities.
• Utilize Autodesk Civil 3D for surface modeling, alignments, and profiles.
• Prepare as-built drawings based on field data and redline markups.
• Ensure all drawings comply with client and company standards.
• Collaborate closely with designers to ensure drawings accurately reflect design intent.
• Support design teams by identifying and verifying existing underground utilities using available data sources.
• Support the production of overhead utility drawings as required.
• Maintain organized drawing files, models, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Revise drawings based on internal reviews, client feedback, and design changes.
• Perform quality checks on drawings prior to submission.
• Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

We're looking for proactive, self-motivated individuals who take ownership of their work. Ideal candidates are:

• Graduate from an accredited post-secondary program in Civil Engineering Technology, CAD/BIM Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a CAD-related role within a professional engineering or consulting environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing site plans, processing topographic survey data, and working with georeferenced drawings at an urban scale.
• Experience producing underground utility drawings (e.g., electrical, telecom, municipal) is preferred.
• Prior experience using Autodesk Civil 3D, particularly working with alignments and profiles is preferred.
• Familiarity with GIS and mapping software is beneficial.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment, while attending in-office meetings as required.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality work and meeting project deadlines.
• Strong interest in ongoing professional development.