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The Senior CAD Structural Designer is a senior-level technical role supporting bridge and structural infrastructure projects in Edmonton, AB, Canada. The position operates within a hybrid working model and collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver detailed drafting and modelling outputs for transportation structures.

This role contributes across design development and documentation phases, including preparation of general arrangement drawings, reinforcement detailing, and BIM coordination for bridge projects. Responsibilities include translating engineering concepts into accurate technical drawings while maintaining compliance with drafting standards, quality control procedures, and client specifications within Ontario’s transportation infrastructure environment.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of CAD drafting experience within civil or structural disciplines, with exposure to bridge projects. Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Revit is expected, alongside the ability to work within coordinated design teams and manage drawing deliverables under structured supervision.

Prepare detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for bridge structures using CAD and BIM tools in accordance with design specifications.

• Develop general arrangement drawings, reinforcement detailing, and construction documentation aligned with structural design requirements.
• Interpret engineering sketches, design mark-ups, and technical inputs to produce accurate drafting outputs.
• Ensure compliance with drafting standards, QA/QC procedures, and client-specific documentation requirements.
• Maintain drawing revision control, document tracking, and version management for all project deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary teams for design coordination and model integration within BIM environments.
• Support quantity take-offs and contribute to design presentation materials for project delivery stages.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and provide technical drafting input related to structural design execution.
• Provide drafting support for bridge transportation projects while aligning with applicable client and regional standards.
• Coordinate with distributed design teams across Ontario to ensure consistency in drawing production and project delivery.

Required

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of CAD drafting experience within civil, structural, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in bridge or transportation structure projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, or Revit.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and structural design principles.
• Experience with construction documentation, reinforcement detailing, and technical drafting standards.
• Ability to manage drawing production workflows, revision control, and documentation accuracy.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Assets

• Experience working on Ontario transportation infrastructure projects (e.g., bridges, highways).
• Exposure to BIM coordination processes and federated model environments.
• Familiarity with quantity take-offs and project estimation support.
• Experience working across multiple office locations or distributed project teams.
• Knowledge of client-specific standards and public sector infrastructure guidelines.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.