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Project Draftsperson

Salary:
Location:Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:11th Nov 2008
Closing Date:9th Jan 2009
Posted By:Halsall Associates
Details:
Project Draftsperson

Locations: Calgary, Toronto and Ottawa

Halsall's consultants plan, design and manage projects for architects, building owners and managers. This includes structural and cladding engineering, sustainable design management, restoration engineering, and capital planning.

Founded in 1956 to provide clients with personalized engineering services, Halsall now includes more than 250 employees in six offices.

An industry leader with modeling experience unmatched by any firm of our kind, Halsall has embraced modeling and aggressively integrated it into drawing production. Those with a keen interest in embracing the latest technology would be a strong candidate for our firm

Halsall was named in the top 10 of the Best Workplaces in Canada for 2007, and was named one of Canada's top 100 employers by Maclean's magazine for four consecutive years.

Job Summary:
• Develop and prepare drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering design and other data.
• Create detailed drawings for building structures using AutoCAD.
• Perform structural and architectural design layouts and modifications to drawings as required by the Project Manager
• Interact with structural & restoration engineering to obtain project requirements (timetable and man-hour budget) for drafting
• Check drawings against the architectural drawings for compatibility and completeness
• Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets
• File drawings after completion of working drawings
• Maintain drafting standards
• Record activities on each project for reference on invoices

Qualifications:
• A minimum 1 - 3 years of practical experience in a drafting role with a civil firm
• A graduate of a Civil Engineering, Architectural or Drafting Technology program
• Intermediate proficiency in AutoCAD. Exposure to MicroStation is an asset
• Candidates shall have a base knowledge of structures built with wood, concrete, steel, and a variety of foundation systems

At Halsall, we have created an environment where our consultants achieve best of class in service delivery. If you have the desire to be part of such an organization – Halsall is the place for you.

Please note that all submissions will be reviewed, however only suitable candidates will be contacted for further discussion. We thank you for your time and consideration.
 
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