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CAD 2 – GIS Operate (Distribution)

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 13

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 70,600.00 - 76,000.00

What you'll do

- 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.

- Produces a variety of associated graphs, drawings, maps, diagrams, elevation and profile work, isolation/operate

drawings, crossing permit and right-of-way permit.

- 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.





- Assesses the drawings against applicable engineering/design and CADD standards and where the design appears to be

non-standard or involve conflicting data, flags and may correct errors for the attention of the Engineer/Designer.

- Performs calculations to determine dimensions, elevations and slopes, actual scale, base loads, quantities of materials

and components, acceptable clearances and design layout.

- 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.

- 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.

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

- Performs all the duties of the CAD 1 job.

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

What you bring

- One (1) year certificate in computer-aided drafting (CAD) from an accredited post-secondary technical institution.

- Four (4) years of experience in a computer-aided drafting (CAD) role in a relevant discipline (such as Civil/Structural,

Electrical, Mechanical, P&C;, Telecom or Municipal). Preference given to the discipline directly relating to the position.

OR

- Equivalent combination of academic training with CADD as part of the educational and/or development program and

related CADD experience.





- Electrical utility or in a similar industry experience would be an asset.

- Requires successful completion of applicable introductory courses on the BC Hydro Electrical System; or must be

completed within one (1) year of starting in the job.

- Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's licence.

What we offer

- A comprehensive benefits package
- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
- A lifetime pension
- Flexible work model, depending on your role type
- Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

- Good knowledge of BC Hydro’s Distribution GIS functionality available in DAD.

- Good electrical knowledge of BC Hydro’s distribution system and all its components tracking circuits and solving conflicts.

- Knowledge to update Operate drawings: Distribution Operate Diagrams (DOD), Underground Distribution Diagram,

(UDD), POCC, and ODCR etc.

- Knowledgeable on how circuit works, how to interpret PA and look up on electrical information in DAD to update and

provide a drafts review and approve.

- Robust written and verbal communication skills will be essential to ensure clear communication and collaboration with the

Engineering Standards team.

- Drafter must be able to work within a multi-discipline team environment with changing priorities.

- Works in a normal office environment.

Location - Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,
include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
any delays.

Date Posted: 2026-07-22 Closing Date: 2026-08-05

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