HELIX is a leading Alberta-based interdisciplinary engineering firm providing comprehensive Civil Engineering, Transportation, and Legal Survey Services to a diverse range of clients, including private industry, municipalities, provincial departments, and construction contractors. With a strong commitment to excellence and innovation, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality engineering solutions that meet our clients’ needs.
Are you looking to establish your career with exposure to a multitude of professional business practices and applications? Are you seeking a company that actively supports professional growth by providing opportunity, mentorship, and empowerment? Helix offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a growing company that values collaboration and camaraderie and is built on the pillars of Safey, Community and Excellence
The Role:
HELIX is growing, and we're looking for a Design and Drafting Technologist to join our bridge and road design team. This is a chance to work alongside experienced engineers on a wide variety of infrastructure projects from forest-road bridges to roadway projects with municipalities and Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors. You will be able to see your drawings carried through from concept to construction. If you enjoy technical variety, want real ownership over your drawings, and are looking for a close-knit team where your work is visible and valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and revise drawings for bridges, culverts, and road infrastructure using CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D)
- Develop general arrangement drawings, details, and sections by working in a collaborative environment with engineers and other designers
- Support development of standard design drawings and detail libraries
- Prepare drawings for tender, construction, and as-built packages
- Assist with quantity takeoffs and material schedules
- Coordinate revisions through internal QA/QC review cycles and incorporate client/reviewer comments
- Maintain drawing standards, title blocks, and file management per company and client requirements
- Support field data integration (survey, inspection notes) into design drawings
- Liaise with project engineers, project managers, and external clients/reviewers as needed
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Civil/Structural Engineering Technology, CAD/Drafting, or related technical program (CET/Applied Sci Tech designation an asset)
- 3+ years of drafting/design experience in bridge, structural, or civil infrastructure design (transportation sector experience preferred)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects/deadlines
- Effective communicator, comfortable working within a small, collaborative technical team
- Experience with forest-road, resource, or municipal bridge projects considered a strong asset
What We Offer
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Collaborative, technically-driven team environment
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of bridge and road infrastructure projects across Alberta, and BC
Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Work Location: In person
