CAD Principal

GFT is seeking a CAD Principal  to join our Transportation Team in Toronto! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto office. 

Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges, or transit engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature transportation projects here.   

What you’ll be challenged to do:  

The CAD Principal is responsible for facilitating the production of technical deliverables at submission periods, checking conformance to client CAD design standards and meeting industry best practices. The CAD Manager will coordinate with professional staff in scheduling work and assigning support staff to their projects. 

Essential Responsibilities will Include:  

• Overseeing a team of technicians that will create, maintain and edit design drawings and construction plans for transportation projects as required utilizing AutoCAD/Civil3D and MicroStation/OpenRoads software packages.  

• Preparing high quality plans by utilizing engineering calculations, notes, sketches, etc. as prepared by engineers. 

• Providing clear and detailed plan preparation work, compliant with accepted design/drafting standards of the client including manuals, standard figures and plans, or other resources.  

• Understanding the terminology, technology, and other concepts related to transportation engineering and construction practices.  

• Facilitating and ensuring the quality of the drawings and graphic work produced for the team.  

• Developing and implementing operations procedures, methods and work systems to ensure effective and efficient internal operations. 

• Incorporating and compiling multiple sub-plans/designs into consolidated master plan. 

• Quality review (QC/QA) of CAD files and submission drawings 

• Training staff as required.  

What you will bring to our Firm: 

• University Degree or College Diploma.   

• 12+ years experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, ProjectWise, and Autodesk Construction Cloud. 

• Experience coordinating/training technical staff, preparing and reviewing submissions. 

What we prefer you bring: 

• Experience with various Municipal, MTO, and Metrolinx drawing formats is an asset 

• Design experience with Civil3D and OpenRoads is an asset 

• Ability to work within a team, sharing workloads to meet deadlines  
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Strong attention to detail and presentation 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a "team player" approach to design and problem solving.  

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.

We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ 

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Employment Status: Full-Time

Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.

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