MARINE CAD DESIGNER / DRAFTER – SOLIDWORKS & ESTIMATING
Shoreline Pile Driving & Wharf Construction Ltd.
Kelowna, BC | Full-Time | Immediate Start
HELP US BUILD SOME OF THE OKANAGAN’S MOST UNIQUE WATERFRONT PROJECTS
Shoreline Pile Driving is seeking an experienced CAD Designer or Drafter to prepare 2D drawings, 3D models, shop drawings and fabrication details for marine construction projects.
The ideal candidate will have strong SolidWorks and CAD skills and experience related to marine construction, structural steel, aluminum fabrication, docks, marinas, bridges or other civil infrastructure.
This is not a desk-only drafting position. You’ll work directly with Shoreline’s project managers, estimators, field crews, fabricators and consulting engineers to turn engineering concepts into practical, buildable solutions. You’ll also assist with quantity takeoffs, supplier pricing and project estimates.
With several significant marine construction projects ahead, this is an opportunity to take on an important role within Shoreline and help deliver some of the Okanagan’s most unique waterfront infrastructure.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Drafting and Design
- Prepare preliminary concepts, layouts and technical drawings for engineer review.
- Develop and revise 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks and CAD.
- Prepare shop drawings, fabrication drawings, assemblies and construction details.
- Produce bills of materials and material lists from drawings and models.
- Prepare drawing markups and incorporate design revisions.
- Review drawings for constructability, missing information and potential conflicts.
- Help develop practical design solutions that reflect Shoreline’s construction and fabrication methods.
- Maintain organized drawing registers, revision records and project files.
Engineering Coordination
- Act as a key liaison between Shoreline and our consulting engineers.
- Coordinate technical information between project managers, engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, fabricators and field crews.
- Prepare and track RFIs, design questions, drawing revisions and technical submissions.
- Help coordinate engineer-reviewed shop drawings and drawing packages.
- Participate in design and project coordination meetings.
- Follow up on outstanding design items and help keep projects moving.
- Ensure drawings reflect current site conditions, project requirements and approved design changes.
Estimating and Preconstruction
- Complete quantity takeoffs and material calculations from drawings and models.
- Request and organize pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Assist with project estimates, budgets, change orders and pricing breakdowns.
- Compare drawings and specifications to identify scope changes, omissions and cost impacts.
- Help prepare scopes of work and review supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Support value-engineering and cost-saving reviews.
- Ensure estimates align with design requirements, fabrication needs and the intended construction approach.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You may currently be working as a:
- Marine CAD Designer or Drafter
- SolidWorks Designer
- CAD Technician
- Design or Engineering Technologist
- Structural or Mechanical Drafter
- Fabrication Detailer
- Design Coordinator
- Estimator with strong drafting experience
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Proficiency in SolidWorks.
- Experience with 2D CAD drafting.
- Ability to develop and revise 2D drawings and 3D models.
- Ability to read and interpret construction, structural and engineering drawings.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with engineers, suppliers, fabricators and field personnel.
- A practical mindset and strong understanding of constructability.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow up on outstanding items.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Marine or waterfront construction
- Docks, marinas, piers, boardwalks or breakwaters
- Structural steel or aluminum fabrication
- Pile-supported structures
- Civil or structural construction
- Shop and fabrication drawings
- SolidWorks 3D models and assemblies
- Material takeoffs and bills of materials
- Construction estimating
- Coordination with professional engineers
EDUCATION AND ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- A diploma or degree in engineering technology, mechanical or structural design, construction management, drafting or a related field is preferred.
- Experience preparing shop drawings, fabrication drawings, assemblies and material lists is preferred.
- Experience completing quantity takeoffs or construction estimates is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred.
- Previous experience coordinating directly with professional engineers is an asset.
Marine construction experience is highly valued, but it is not required. Candidates with strong SolidWorks and CAD skills and transferable experience in structural steel, aluminum fabrication, civil construction or similar industries are encouraged to apply.
WHY JOIN SHORELINE?
Shoreline Pile Driving has been building docks, marinas, breakwaters and waterfront infrastructure throughout the Okanagan since 1983.
This position offers:
- The opportunity to work on unique, high-profile waterfront projects.
- A varied role combining design, drafting, engineering coordination and estimating.
- Direct involvement from early concepts through fabrication and installation.
- The ability to see your designs become real, completed structures.
- A collaborative, locally owned company where your work has a visible impact.
- The opportunity to improve designs and solve real construction challenges.
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Opportunities to grow as our commercial project portfolio expands.
READY TO JOIN US?
We are hiring immediately and will review applications as they are received.
Please submit your résumé and a short note outlining your SolidWorks, CAD, marine, fabrication, estimating or construction experience.
If available, please include a portfolio or examples of drawings, models, estimates or projects you have helped complete.
To apply, email [email protected].
A brief cover letter is appreciated but not required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45.00-$48.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Education:
Experience:
- Marine Construction: 1 year (preferred)
- SolidWorks: 1 year (required)
- AutoCAD: 1 year (required)
- Drafting: 1 year (required)
- Construction estimating: 1 year (required)
- Pile Driving : 1 year (preferred)
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Location:
- Kelowna, BC V1Y 1H8 (required)
Work Location: In person
