Senior Laser Scanning Survey/CADD Technologist (NOC-22212)

The Opportunity:

McElhanney Ltd. is currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our Vancouver team as a Geospatial (Senior Laser Scanning)/CADD Technologist with a focus on laser scanning and other high-definition surveys. This is a great opportunity for a dedicated individual who is looking to gain hands on experience with a multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of HDS technicians and 3D modelers on a variety of topographic, scan-to-BIM, and non-standard surveys.

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Develop and prepare engineering as built information and drawings from field and survey data, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data
• Supervise and train other technologists, technicians and drafters.
• Develop and prepare as built sketches from point cloud - Learning new software/processes and creating other advanced deliverables from point clouds
• Write technical reports
• Assess construction specifications
• Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Check and verify design drawings to conform to specifications and design data and as built data
• Liaising with Project Managers regarding enquiries and issues
• Create building information models (BIM), using computer software, to provide digital representations of physical and functional aspects of buildings and other engineering projects
• Operate computer-assisted design (CAD) and drafting workstations as it relates to Laser Scanning and extracting CAD linework and creating 3D model deliverables from point clouds
• Conducting and leading laser scan surveys in the field, including setting control with total station and GPS
• Registering raw scans, processing conventional field survey data
• Time will be split between the field and office and will require some travel outside of Greater Vancouver

What You’ll Bring 

• Degree or technical diploma in Geomatics / Geospatial / Remote Sensing/ Other Engineering related fields with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a survey tech role or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years experience conducting both the field and office aspects of laser scan surveys
• AutoCAD certification
• Experience manipulating and producing deliverables from point clouds
• Strong technical understanding and an ability to learn and adapt to new software and workflows
• Strong communication and leadership skills, ability to take initiative and exercise good judgment
• Experience with MicroStation an asset
• Experience with Civil3D is an asset
• Transport Canada RPAS certification is an asset

Pay Range: $32 - $36/hr. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.  

A Full Range of Benefits to Keep You Healthy & Happy

• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
• Flexibility to work remotely part time as needed
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Employee & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership
• Continuous support for your growth through professional development reimbursement, mentorship programs, and opportunity to join numerous internal committees

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