AtkinsRéalis
LeadDesigner(Design&DraftingTechnician)
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“Lead Designer (Design & Drafting Technician) at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Design and Drafting, Substation design, Transmission projects. Translate engineering sketches. Create detailed technical drawings”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills
Occasional site visits
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Drafting diploma, 5 to 10 years experience as a drafter, Proficient in AutoCAD
Nice to Have
MicroStation knowledge, Inventor/Revit knowledge, PLS CADD knowledge, Electrical/civil design knowledge
What You'll Do.
Translate engineering sketches
Create detailed technical drawings
Support design development
Ensure standards compliance
Prepare construction drawings
Prepare as-built drawings
Complete detailed design
Produce drawings in accordance with codes
Assemble Issued for Construction documents
Assemble Drawing Packages
Provide information to Engineers
Assist with approvals
Review field construction marks
Develop As-Built Drawing Packages
Gather design details
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assist Engineers on projects; Assist project team members
Full Job Description
### **Job Description** ## Overview Creates detailed technical drawings from engineer inputs, supports design development for substations, transmission projects, ensures standards compliance, and prepares construction, as-built drawings using tools like AutoCAD. ## Your role * Translating engineering sketches and markups into properly documented drawings (including schematics, wiring, AC & DC single line diagrams, arrangement drawings, structure/assembly drawings, plan and profiles, route maps, foundation, and grounding system etc. for substations and transmission lines) that include the plan and elevation views utilizing predefined standards. * Assisting Engineers on projects by taking their preliminary design drawings and completing the detailed design. * Ensuring drawings are produced in accordance with applicable drafting codes and standards. * Assisting Engineers and project team members with the preparation and assembling of Issued for Construction documents and Drawing Packages. * Providing information and assistance to Engineers throughout the project for required approvals and sign-off. * Reviewing and assessing field construction marks to develop As-Built Drawing Packages. * Opportunity to attend occasional project site visits to gather design details, as required. ## About you * Drafting diploma from a recognized technical institute or equivalent work experience. * 5 to 10 years strong experience as a drafter in the field of high voltage transmission and Distribution substation physical layout and section drawings is considered to have gained the required experience for the position. * Proficient in the use of AutoCAD. MicroStation and Microsoft Office; Knowledge of Inventor/Revit would be an asset. * Knowledge of PLS CADD or similar design software would be an asset. * Analytical and problem-solving skills. * Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately. * General knowledge of electrical/civil design. ## Rewards & benefits Expl
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