Drafter/Surveyor
Lawson is a consulting and surveying company with offices in Winnipeg Manitoba, Barrie Ontario, and Edmonton Alberta. We go into remote locations, working accurately and efficiently while maintaining a high level of safety. Throughout our history, we have successfully gathered the data needed and provided the information and guidance required by our clients, no matter the location or level of difficulty presented in each project.
Embracing the continuous advancements in our field is essential to delivering quality service to our clients. Lawson has made it a priority to be at the leading edge of our industry, employing the most up-to-date equipment and advanced software solutions. We maintain an inventory of GNSS systems, the latest in UAV technology, robotic total stations and digital and laser levels to enable our surveyors to collect data quickly, accurately, and with high precision.
Our Opportunity
As we continue to grow, our company is accepting applications for a drafting/surveying position. The successful individual will work on the Snow Lake Dam Raise projects in Snow Lake Manitoba
Your Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Eastern Regional Manager, the Drafter/Surveyor will be responsible for:
- Process incoming and outgoing drafting requests and survey work orders within a defined filing system.
- Analyze and process geospatial data across a variety of formats and coordinate systems.
- Create and calculate field layout files from digital and plan design data and provide data solutions to resolve field problems.
- Draft as-built, topographic, and cadastral survey plans for a variety of industries.
- Develop design plans and details including site layouts, project alignments, plans and profiles and sections.
- Machine Control would be an asset.
- Adhere to company/client layering and surface creating standards.
- Perform and create volumetric calculations and surface manipulation.
- Perform various surveys when field work exceeds the capacity of the site surveyor.
Your Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of experience using Civil 3D, with exposure to major infrastructure and civil engineering and cadastral survey projects in a consultancy environment.
- Solid experience with and/or exposure to detailed design is required.
- Two-year diploma for Civil or Survey Technologist (equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered on an individual basis). Eligibility for registration as a Technologist is an asset.
- High proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D is essential (2019+ software is preferred).
- Microstation proficiency is considered to be an asset.
- Experience with Trimble survey instrumentation and software is an asset.
- Advanced knowledge of survey methodology and survey field experience is an asset.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, standards and construction methods.
- Keen attention to detail, with excellent organization and communication skills.
- Able to adapt to working in a team environment with other drafters collaborating on one project, or alone with limited supervision.
- Strong work ethic with ability to multitask in a fast pace environment and effectively prioritize workload.
What We Offer
Empowered and motivated employees are the source of our success and the basis for our growth. We recruit energetic and motivated staff dedicated to delivering the utmost value to our clients by efficiently performing accurate surveys and providing timely professional results. We’re proud of our team and committed to providing opportunities for our employees to develop both personally and professionally. You won’t get lost in the numbers here, but rather enjoy positive guidance as you learn, grow and create an impact. Lawson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
COVID-19 precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Virtual meetings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Work Remotely
Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour
Experience:
- Civil 3D: 5 years (Preferred)
- Surveying: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
