Drafting/autocad Technician

**Drafting/AutoCAD Technician**

**Paterson Group Inc. - Ottawa, ON**

Paterson Group, one of Canada’s oldest geotechnical engineering consulting firms, is recognized for our expertise in geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, hydrogeology, materials testing, rural development design, temporary shoring wall design, noise and vibration studies and building sciences.
Customer service is our first priority. We provide professional services based on technological expertise, interactive project management, a wealth of local knowledge, and creative solutions.

Paterson Group offers the opportunity of a rewarding career at a highly successful consulting firm. You will be part of an engaging team of engineers and technologists working on exciting and challenging projects in a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
- Assist Project Team using CAD skills to efficiently develop/revise plan view drawings, cross sections, borehole logs & details for various geotechnical/environmental projects with guidance from the Project Manager;
- Tasks will include geo-referencing existing drawings or aerial photographs of existing plans or figures;
- Development of plan view drawings based on GPS coordinates collected in the field;
- Perform calculations, analysis, and computation of measurements on field survey data;
- Import and process field data and provide calculations to field staff;
- Calculate boundary and intersections from field surveys;
- Prepare grading designs for rural lots;
- Prepare erosion and sediment control and construction staging designs;
- Work with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the completion of the project under the direction of a Project Manager;
- Ability to resolve and/or communicate any technical issues that may arise;
- Ability to occasionally assist with field related tasks considered an asset;
- Assist in basic interpretation and verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices;
- Perform other duties as assigned by Project Managers or Supervisor.

**Skills and Qualifications**
- Educational background in a relevant discipline (i.e. Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Engineering Design and Drafting);
- 2+ year of experience AutoCAD drafting and design;
- Knowledge in AutoCAD Civil 3D software is mandatory;
- Knowledge and experience in ArcGIS;
- Highly motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic team player;
- Capable of working independently;
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills;
- Technical knowledge in civil engineering or environmental discipline would be an asset;
- Solid understanding of provincial and federal regulatory requirements acquired through experience and education;
- Strong technical understanding of field data collection, instrumentation, monitoring and sampling techniques;
- Strong ability to balance immediate and long-term work with varying priorities and deadlines;
- Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with clients and co-workers;
- Exceptional organizational and writing skills;

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: One location