Position Title:  CAD Technician - Hydro

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 First. 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 responsibility 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?
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 hydro utility projects using various software packages (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, O’Calc, SPIDA Calc, Pull Planner).
• Assisting in field surveys using in-house checklists for hydro utility projects.
• Liaise with Project Designers and field staff as required. Manage workload and provide updates to senior team members.
• Support senior team members to ensure projects are delivered on budget.
• Maintain project schedules.
• Prepare project cost estimates.
• Performs other duties as required.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post-secondary education in Electrical / Civil Engineering or Architectural program is an asset.
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation drafting.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working on utility projects.
• C.E.T. / C. Tech certified or eligible is preferred.
• Previous field survey experience is considered an asset.
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD and / or MicroStation software.
• Proficient with the use of computers and software, including MS Office. 
• Understanding of how to read electrical / civil engineering drawings and site plans.
• Excellent safety and attendance record and previously demonstrated strong safety awareness.
• Hybrid split week work from home / office model.

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.