Junior - Intermediate Drafter

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, ca

Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.  

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.  

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.  

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

Job Description

Cima+ has a long history of success in Eastern Canada and is made up of over 3000 employees across the country.

Our offices in Western Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new, exciting complex projects that you will have the ability to shape and be a part of. We are actively looking for people who want to develop their skillsets, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within the organization.

As innovation at CIMA+ is part of the overall vision, our growing teams are called upon to produce engineering drawings for various disciplines, in 2D and 3D, to carry out our projects for multiple disciplines/sectors including Energy T&D, Stations electrical, P&C, Telecom, and others.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work and collaborate with engineers, designers and other professionals in preparing detailed civil/structural and telecommunications drawings using CAD programs.
• Develop drawings for Telecom panel/cabinet/rack layouts, cable routings, fiber network, grounding details, block and level/flow diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams, telecom towers, microwave/antenna configurations and mounting details, equipment platforms, and foundation details.
• Create bill of materials, nameplate, cable schedules and various structure data sheets;
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail ensuring adherence of our engineering; drawing deliverables to our client’s standards and requirement;
• Ability to identify design clashes and potential drawing conflicts;
• Support mentorship training and guiding of other team members;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in coordinating with designers and project managers;
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop practical solutions;
• Quickly learn and adapt to new software platforms, programs and client standards;
• Participate in occasional field/site visits as required;

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technology or equivalent Certification;
• Minimum 5 years drafting experience in construction and as-built projects, preferably in telecommunications and structural design
• Proficiency with AutoCAD;
• Strong knowledge in 2D/3D CAD and manual drafting;
• Familiarity with Substation Design Suite (SDS) is an asset.
• Advance proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel);
• Strong analytical and computing skills;
• Knowledge in MicroStation, Elecdes, GIS and/or Navisworks is an asset;
• Proficiency in Revit, Civil 3D, BIM or Inventor is preferred;
• Experience in Point Clouds and Clash Detection;
• Familiarity with Autodesk Vault is an asset
• Knowledge in customization programming for AutoCAD is an asset;
• Knowledge of Safety design codes;
• Strong understanding of telecom infrastructure components
• Experience reviewing site survey data and incorporating into design drawings.
• Additional technical certifications or industry knowledge is an asset.

The expected salary for this position is from $62,500 to $74,000 based on the richness and diversity of the candidate’s ,experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.

Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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