Civil CAD Technician

Job Description

Overview

 

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!  

AtkinsRéalis is proud to announce its participation in the Alto high-speed rail project, connecting Québec City to Toronto, as an experienced partner within the Cadence consortium.

About Cadence

This consortium—comprising CDPQ Infra, AtkinsRéalis, SYSTRA Canada, Keolis Canada, Air Canada, and SNCF Voyageurs—was selected by the Canadian government to develop the project following a rigorous bidding process. Thanks to our expertise, we will ensure optimal performance and seamless service within a modern rail network.

And this is just the beginning! As we continue to grow, we are looking for a passionate and talented Civil CAD Technician to help shape the future of high-speed rail in Canada.

 

As part of our engineering team, you will support the development, coordination, and integration of CAD drawings and 3D models for utility systems, working closely with engineers to deliver innovative solutions for water, sanitary, and stormwater infrastructure.

 

Your Role

 

• Develop and refine utility layouts and designs, including the modeling of existing utility conditions using SUE, GIS, and survey data.
• Produce and update 2D drawings and 3D models for utility systems and networks, ensuring accurate representation of existing and proposed infrastructure.
• Develop plans, profiles, and sections for water, sewer, drainage, electrical, and telecom utilities.
• Coordinate utility models within multidisciplinary environments involving utilities, civil, structures, and rail systems.
• Support utility conflict identification, clash detection, and coordination of underground and overhead networks through modeling and visualization.
• Prepare drawings and visual outputs for utilities coordination and interface discussions while ensuring compliance with project CAD and utilities modeling standards.
• Maintain structured CAD files and utility datasets to support project quality and consistency.

 

About You

 

• Diploma or technical degree in civil engineering technology, drafting, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in CAD drafting/modeling for infrastructure or utilities projects.
• Experience with 3D modeling environments.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRoads, with a strong understanding of engineering drawings and modeling principles.
• Proficiency in English; French language skills are considered an asset.

 

Rewards & benefits

 

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

 

About AtkinsRéalis

 

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

 

Additional information

 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We offer flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance, as well as employee resource groups to support our workforce. We apply an employment equity program and value applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit or Métis), visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and to self-identify during the recruitment process.

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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

 

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

 

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $70,000- $ 90,000 annually . Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.