Position Title:  Technician, CAD

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Xtreme Powerline Construction (“Xtreme”), is an electrical distribution utility contractor in Port Huron, Michigan. Xtreme specializes in overhead distribution line repair, maintenance, and expansion services throughout the Eastern United States, and provides emergency restoration services for numerous clients across the U.S. 

Faster. Smarter. Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. We simply do it better. We are Ontario’s premier utility contractor and are ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider. 

With support from the Supervisor and senior team members, the CAD Technician will be responsible for all facets of design drafting for our existing and perspective utility clients.

What You'll Do Here:

• Support completion of design drawings, quantity calculations and administration for electrical utility projects using various software packages through close guidance with engineering and senior design staff.
• Ability to interpret field survey data, coordinate and communicate with field survey crews.
• Support engineers and senior design staff to ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Manage workload and provide updates to senior team members on project schedules.
• Performs other duties as required.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post-secondary education in Electrical / Civil Engineering program is an asset.
• Minimum of 1 year experience of CAD Utility Drafting experience using AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Demonstrates ability to understand and maintain CAD standards.
• Experience with DTE specifications and standards is an asset.
• Previous field survey experience is considered an asset.
• Proficient with the use of computers and software, including Microsoft (MS) Office Suite. 
• Understanding of how to read electrical / civil engineering drawings and site plans.
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Able to work under and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent safety and attendance record and previously demonstrated strong safety awareness.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.