Drafting Technician - AutoCAD & MicroStation
Job
Overview
- Power and Renewable Energy
- Finance, HR and Administration
- Contract
- Alberta
164867
Negotiable
Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our personnel, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.
We are looking for a technically capable and detail-driven CAD Technician to assist with updating and finalizing technical drawings for various facilties. This role involves working with both AutoCAD and MicroStation, converting legacy documentation, integrating field markups, and ensuring drawing accuracy and compliance with established standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of drafting principles and experience working in industrial or utility environments.
Responsibilities
- Modify and enhance existing CAD drawings using AutoCAD, ensuring alignment with current specifications.
- Consolidate external references (xrefs) to maintain drawing consistency and portability.
- Translate MicroStation files into AutoCAD format for standardized use.
- Digitize historical paper drawings into editable digital formats.
- Apply redline edits and field annotations with precision and traceability.
- Maintain version control and adhere to drawing naming and revision protocols.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, field personnel, and document control to verify drawing accuracy.
- Conduct quality checks to ensure drawings meet internal and industry standards.
- Diploma or certificate in CAD/Drafting, Engineering Design Technology, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of drafting experience, ideally within industrial, infrastructure, or utility sectors.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (version 2018 or newer) and experience managing xrefs.
- Familiarity with MicroStation and cross-platform CAD conversion.
- Proven ability to digitize legacy drawings and incorporate field data.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret technical sketches and notes.
To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to alyssa.tran@trsstaffing.com
TRS Staffing Solutions Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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