Role: Transmission Station CADD 
Contract Duration: 2026-02-23 - 2026-08-22
Work Location: Edmonds, BC
Max INC Rate: $37.93/
Max T4 Rate: $32.14/

General Description

• The Drafter Level 2 creates and revises complex drawings, using computer aided drafting applications to support the engineering team throughout the project lifecycle.

Experience and Role Accountabilities

Basic Purpose: 

Creates and revises a variety of 2D and 3D engineering/design computer-aided drafting (CAD) models and drawings associated for an assigned engineering/design discipline in Generation, Transmission or Distribution throughout the province. Performs all the duties of the CAD 1 job. 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Creates and revises a variety of 2D and 3D engineering/design computer-aided drafting (CAD) models and drawings associated for an assigned engineering/design discipline (including but not limited to: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Protection & Control

(P&C), Telecom or Municipal) for projects in Generation, Transmission or Distribution throughout the province using BC Hydro tools, guides and standards.

2. Produces a variety of associated graphs, drawings, maps, diagrams, elevation and profile work, isolation/operate drawings, crossing permit and right-of-way permit.

3. Determines when Engineering computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) standards and specifications may need to be altered to meet non-standard situations and that their application is appropriate and applies to the ongoing drafting work and reviews with higher-level CADD team members.

4. Assesses the drawings against applicable engineering/design and CADD standards and where the design appears to be non­standard or involve conflicting data, flags and may correct errors for the attention of the Engineer/Designer.

5. Performs calculations to determine dimensions, elevations and slopes, actual scale, base loads, quantities of materials and components, acceptable clearances and design layout.

6. Analyzes what may be minimal engineering/design instructions to determine individual project requirements for drawing layouts and presentation of information and gathers additional engineering/design data to meet these requirements, depending on the scope, complexity and nature of each project.

7. May lead or participate in working groups and technical committees such as the creation of CADD standards and supporting materials such as standards, manuals or block drawings.

8. May provide on-the-job orientation to new CAD 1 team members.

9. Performs all the duties of the CAD 1 job.

10. Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

Education and Skills

•Diploma in drafting or equivalent
•Advanced computer aided design and drafting skills