AutoCAD Technologist

AutoCAD Technologist

Richmond, BC

Annual Salary Range: CAD $60,000 - $65,000

Elevate your career by joining Pinchin – seize the opportunity today! We’re looking for an AutoCAD Technologist.

Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight.

At Pinchin, we empower our people uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.

This is a hybrid position; the selected candidate will be required to work from Pinchin Richmond office and have flexibility to work from home. This new role reports to the Operations Manager.

Role Overview:

In this role, you will provide drafting and technical support by preparing, updating, and delivering quality AutoCAD figures, GIS data, maps, and technical drawings for professional consulting and engineering reports. Based in BC, you will primarily support local and regional project teams, with additional support to teams across Canada by collaborating with the Central Graphics Team (CGT) as required. Your work will ensure that all drawings, figures, and maps are accurate, consistent, and completed on schedule, supporting efficient and high-quality report production.

This role reports to the Operations Manager.

Your role and action:

  • Prepare and revise AutoCAD drawings to support HAZ projects, including site plans, floor plans, and technical figures for reports
  • Apply Pinchin drafting standards, templates, and naming conventions
  • Respond to drawing requests submitted through the CGT Ticketing System
  • Perform QA/QC checks on drawings to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with standards
  • Collaborate closely with Project Technologists, Project Managers, and the BC HAZ team
  • Coordinate with the Central Graphics Team (CGT) for technical support, training, performance feedback, and ongoing development
  • Manage drawing revisions and updates in response to technical comments
What you bring to the Pinchin:
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Surfer, Microsoft Office and GIS applications
  • Experience with preparing figures showing floor plans, site plans, cross sections, excavations, groundwater contours, etc.
  • Ability to interpret hand sketches, photos, and field markups and translate them into clean drawings
  • Working knowledge of Esri ArcGIS Pro would be considered an asset.
  • Familiarity with AutoLISP, Feature Manipulation Engine (FME), or other automation tools is advantageous.
  • Conduct QA/QC of the data, drawings or deliverables prepared by others and ensuring the deliverables have addressed all inputs/comments from the Project Management team.
  • Excellent communications skills and a willingness to learn new skills are essential
  • Vehicle and valid driver's license preferred
  • Successful completion of an architectural technologist diploma program or equivalent
For Current Employees

Current employees are encouraged to speak with their HR Advisor for information on the application process.

Compensation and Assessment

Pay ranges are listed as required by law. Final compensation reflects each candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and work location.

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI technology to support a fair and consistent evaluation of all applicants.

What makes Pinchin different?

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. What sets Pinchin apart is our commitment to people and purpose. You will join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and learning. You will grow alongside supportive leaders and subject matter experts who want you to succeed.

Employees enjoy mentoring and career development programs, a flexible workplace that supports work life balance, paid personal days, minimum of three weeks of vacation to start, reimbursement for professional memberships, environmental and community involvement opportunities, a wellness spending account, social activities, team events, corporate hotel rates, and more.

Explore our offerings: Pinchin Benefits

Additional Information

  • Some positions may involve online testing during the recruitment process.
  • Depending on the assignment, clients may require Government security screening, criminal record verification, or periodic drug and alcohol testing. Depending on the requirements of the position, preference may be given to candidates who are able to efficiently qualify for Government security clearances. (Verification of background information over the previous five years including Canadian residency.)
  • No agency phone calls please.
  • We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to employment practices that support a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We make buildings and environments better.

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