Road CAD Drafter

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SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context:

Reports To

BIM Coordinator / BIM Manager / Civil Lead Engineer

Job Purpose

The BIM Modeller – Civil Works is responsible for producing and managing civil BIM models and drawings in Autodesk Civil 3D for the light rail project. The role includes development of alignments, corridors, surfaces, grading, utilities interfaces, and associated civil design documentation in compliance with project BIM standards and design requirements.

Missions/Main Duties:

Key Responsibilities

CAD Drafting & Drawing Preparation Prepare detailed 2D and 3D drawings for rail and road projects, including: Track layouts and alignment plans Cross-sections and longitudinal profiles Roadway plans and typical sections Civil and structural layouts related to transportation projects

Ensure drawings comply with project standards, codes, and client requirements.

Create and maintain drawing templates, title blocks, and CAD libraries for efficient workflows.

MicroStation Expertise Utilize Bentley MicroStation V8i / CONNECT Edition for drafting and design.

Manage reference files, levels, and sheet models to maintain model integrity.

Implement CAD standards and workflows, including layer management, symbology, and annotation styles.

Support the integration of BIM processes where applicable.

Coordinate with other disciplines such as structures, drainage, and utilities for clash-free, integrated outputs.

Support design teams during design reviews, approvals, and stakeholder presentations

Profile/Skills:

Required Qualifications

Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Drafting, or related field.

Proven experience as a Civil 3D Drafter on infrastructure projects.

Strong proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D.

Good understanding of civil engineering design principles including roads, grading, drainage, and utility coordination.

Ability to prepare plan/profile sheets, cross-sections, and corridor-based models.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience on light rail, rail, highway, or urban infrastructure projects.

Knowledge of Navisworks for coordination and clash review.

Familiarity with GIS, survey integration, and data exchange workflows.

Key Skills

Civil 3D modelling expertise

Corridor and surface modelling

Profile and cross-section production

Utility and interface coordination

Accuracy and quality control

Communication and teamwork

Schedule awareness

Problem-solving

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Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

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