Junior Bridge Drafter/Technician

Job Description In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Parsons is looking for a Junior Drafter/Technician to join our ever growing Bridges and Tunnels team of professionals and technical experts in Ottawa, Ontario. The Bridge and Tunnels team is involved in the pursuit and delivery of major bridge and structure rehabilitation and design projects in the National Capital Area and throughout Eastern Canada, with the ability to support other Parsons of‑fice throughout Canada and the US. We are looking for candidates with a working knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques to develop engineering drawings for bridge structures using CAD software. Candidates must be proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD and/or Bentley MicroStation and have the ability to work in a highly flexible, team‑oriented environment that has good communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities Under the general direction of a higher‑level Designer/Drafter, take sketches and formalise them into working engineering drawings according to established standards and procedures. Produce deliverables with some guidance from more experienced Drafters/Technicians. Interpret and ensure conformance to applicable standards and codes, as well as company policies and procedures. Convert survey points in point form by others to Raster. Prepare drawings for site inspections. Work closely with engineers and other designers to ensure coordinated designs. Compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings. Establish and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with all team members. Work to tight project schedules while ensuring quality of project deliverables. Update drawings with as‑built data. Print and plot drawings. Qualifications 2+ years of relevant experience. 2‑year technical degree or certificate of completion in CAD design from an accredited technical institution. Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and MicroStation. Understand how to read design drawings. Experience working on bridge and/or structural projects. Good working knowledge of MS Office and Excel. Commitment to quality and continuous improvement through innovation and creative thinking. Good organisational and planning skills. Excellent communication both verbally and in writing. French‑English bilingualism. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a larger team. A sense of initiative, attention to detail and quality of work. Effective analytical and problem‑solving skills. Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle. Desired Skills 3D CAD modelling experience an asset. Be a member of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT). GPS field collection and/or survey experience using Total Station or similar survey grade equipment would be considered an asset. Benefits We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best‑in‑class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer‑paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax‑Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/. #J-18808-Ljbffr