Survey Drafter
Subsidiary: Colas Canada Inc.
Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.
Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.
Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.
Mission
The City of Edmonton selected Marigold Infrastructure Partners to design and build the 14-kilometre Valley Line West LRT project from downtown to Lewis Farms. Construction began in 2021. Marigold is a design-build joint venture agreement between Colas and Parsons. We are looking for an experienced Survey Drafter (CAD) to join our team. The Survey Drafter is responsible for the completion of design drawings, layouts and survey reports to ensure that the drawings are in compliance with the Edmonton Valley Line West Standards and Project Agreement.
Main Responsibilities
• Review design drawings and prepare layout data using various software packages, such as Civil 3D, Trimble, Gedo
• Meet deadlines by Prioritizing survey tasks and assign layout data to the surveyor
• Process field data and prepare survey reports and/or as-built drawings
• Calculate quantities for various scopes of work
• Establish working relationships with designers, contractors, surveyors and office staff
• Collaborate with designers to ensure accuracy of drawings
• Liaises with field staff to problem solve and mitigate risk
• Assist in field surveys as required
• Prepare alignment, profiles, sections, corridors using Civil3D
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Minimum of 3 years of AutoCAD drafting experience along with a strong Survey background
• Post-secondary education, Civil Technology diploma preferred
• Strong computer skills including a proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D software and experience customizing AutoCAD, scripts, tools, and menus
• Basic understanding of EVLW and municipality standards is considered an asset
• Experience with highway, rail and other civil structures and utilities
• Ability to read and draft Survey, Boundary and ROW plans, and interpret civil engineering drawings and site plans
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
Skills, Competencies, Attributes
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated, ability to learn new skills, assume new responsibilities and work cooperatively in a team environment
• Primary work location is the Project site for Marigold Infrastructure Partners
• Valid Class 5 license; clean abstract preferred
• Ability to negotiate the terrain of an in-process construction site, including climbing stairs and ladders, steep/ slippery terrain, walking, and working outdoors in all types of Edmonton weather and conditions.
DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.
