Civil/Structural Drafting & Design Jobs

As an integrated engineering services firm, Vista Projects offers a variety of civil/structural drafting & design job opportunities.

The specifics of each civil/structural drafting & design role depend on the project and client requirements. When an opportunity with Vista becomes available, the details of each opening will be included in the job posting.

Please view our current opportunities to see if there is a civil/structural drafting and design job you want to apply for. You may also be interested in our civil/structural engineering job descriptions.

Civil/Structural Drafting & Design Jobs in Calgary

As with all roles at Vista, we employ civil/structural drafters and designers at multiple competency and experience levels. All civil/structural drafting & design jobs with Vista are in Calgary, Alberta, either at our head office or a nearby satellite office. These include:

Civil/Structural Drafter
Civil/Structural Designer
Senior Civil/Structural Designer
Lead Civil/Structural Designer

While there are certainly overlapping responsibilities, the expectations for each level are different. Following are the duties and experience expected for each level of civil structural engineer.

Civil/Structural Drafter

A Civil/Structural Drafter at Vista is expected to have experience:

Drafting structural steel drawings, piling layouts/schedules, concrete layouts and building drawings
Recording and filing stick files, forms and material take-offs (MTOs)
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD software

In addition, experience with design software such as CADWorx, SmartPlant, AutoPLANT and PDMS is an asset.

Civil/Structural Designer

Vista expects a Civil/Structural Designer to:

Generate 3D models based on engineers’ design sketches for steel structures, concrete structures and buildings. Create 2D drawings from reference of the 3D models
Ensure all drawings and materials are in accordance with Vista and client specifications and standards
Work with senior designers to complete design and drafting of moderately complex structural engineering, including steel structure design, concrete structure design, steel buildings, piling and foundation design, and related element designs

Senior Civil/Strucural Designer

The duties of a Senior Civil/Structural Designer at Vista include:

Generating 3D models of complex systems based on the engineer’s design sketches for steel structures, concrete structures and buildings
Creating 2D drawings from 3D models
Preparing MTOs to support project capital cost estimates
Assisting the lead designer with the preparation of man-hour estimates and other documentation required to support proposals
Working with the Lead Designer to complete design of complex structural engineering including the design of steel structures, concrete structures, steel buildings, piling and foundations, and related elements

Lead Civil/Structural Designer

The duties of a Lead Civil/Structural Designer at Vista include:

Generating 3D modeling specs and standard details
Reviewing 3D models and 2D drawings based on engineers’ design sketches for steel structures, concrete structures and buildings
Assisting in preparation of IFC drawings and compiling engineering work packages
Preparing and reviewing the design and drafting of complex structural engineering including steel structures, concrete structures, steel buildings, piling and foundations, and related elements
Preparing or assisting in the preparation of the MTOs and cost estimates for civil/structural bids and proposal work

Apply for Future Civil/Structural Drafting & Design Opportunities

For over 30 years, the success of our business has hinged on the quality of our people. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who are also smart, humble, honest and hardworking. These qualities are part of life at a top employer. If working at Vista appeals to you, please use the button at the top of this page to apply for future civil/structural engineering opportunities.