Structural Draftsperson

3 weeks ago


Thunder Bay, Canada KGS Group Full time

KGS Group is seeking a **Structural Draftsperson** to join our well-established team in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

**About Us**:
We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.

**The Role**:
**Your Key Responsibilities**:

- Produce drawings from rough sketches and instructions, maps, charts, diagrams in accordance with established practices and techniques
- Produce layouts and details for buildings, bridges, structural works, utilities, etc; complete dimensional calculations
- Capable of making routine decisions within established procedures and well-defined standard practices
- Achieve the required degree of accuracy in details such as density, width and uniformity of lines, placement of lines, letters and symbols
- Work under close supervision with reviews done regularly for technical accuracy and completeness
- Expected to work in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D

**About You**:
To fill the role, we’re looking for an applicant with the following qualifications:

- Technical college graduate in drafting technology / CAD
- Minimum 5 years experience
- Proficient in the use of current AutoCAD software; working knowledge of Microstation, Revit and Civil 3D software will be considered an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word and Excel
- Excellent technical and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
- Full Class 5 Driver's License
- KGS Group is an employee-owned, equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package._