Structural CAD Technician

Structural CAD Technologist

Locations: Surrey, BC
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Ecora

Ecora Consultants Ltd. is one of Canada's fastest-growing full-service consulting firms, driven by our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community. With a multidisciplinary team and offices across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, we deliver integrated solutions in engineering, environmental sciences, planning, and natural resource management.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Structural CAD Technologist to join our Structural Department at our Surrey, BC office location on a permanent full-time basis. You will have a keen interest in structures, an understanding of construction methods and details, and preferably have experience with drawing preparation and coordination, construction details and structural design. Our preferred candidate will have a Civil/Structural Engineering Technologist Diploma / Certificate from an accredited university or college, with an emphasis on Structural.

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding and accurately translating engineering sketches and markups into properly documented drawings.
• Design management and preparation of structural design drawings using AutoCAD and REVIT.
• An ability and desire to grow your knowledge in the structural engineering environment.
• A current ability to prepare structural drawings and details and coordinate with other disciplines drawings with minimal supervision.
• Liase with Clients, Architects, Developers and Contractors.
• Coordinate and communicate with project engineer and design team.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Civil/Structural Engineering Technologist Diploma / Certificate from an accredited university or college.
• Mandatory minimum of 5 years' experience with structural project drafting.
• Certified, or be eligible to certify, with ASTTBC.
• Extensive knowledge of drafting using AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Experience developing structural details for connections and framing.
• Familiarity with the material codes and standard details.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills along with exceptional time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability and experience with site inspections is an asset.

Why Join Ecora

• Be part of a fast-growing, employee-owned firm recognized for technical excellence and community commitment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage
• Group RRSP matching program
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Personal days
• Professional membership reimbursements
• Access to our mentorship and professional development programs.
• A welcoming, collaborative company culture with social events and team initiatives.

Join Ecora — where your expertise helps shape resilient communities and sustainable infrastructure.

If you're ready to advance your career with a dynamic and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.