CAD Technologist

About Us

Northwest Hydraulic Consultants Ltd. (NHC) is an international firm of engineers, geoscientists, and technologists providing professional services for the development, management, and protection of water resources. A career at NHC has you working within a specialized team of geoscientists, water resources engineers, hydrologists, surveyors, field technicians, and GIS specialists.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a candidate with strong computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) capabilities using 3D software packages (such as AutoCAD®, Recap®, SolidWorks®, SpaceClaim®, Unreal Engine®) to participate in our design and modelling projects. The candidate is expected to be able to prepare detailed and accurate 3D models of hydraulic structures and facilities, following engineer’s instructions, record drawings, or reverse-engineering from 3D scans. These models will be used to prepare fabrication drawings for scaled physical models, print using 3D printers, or as an input for hydraulic computer simulations.

Based in one of our Western Canadian offices (Calgary, Edmonton, Kamloops, Nanaimo, Squamish, North Vancouver), you are a self-motivated individual with a demonstrated ability of prioritizing multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines in a team environment. You exhibit a commitment to high quality, client service and excellent communication and organizational skills, and will use your skills to improve the quality and efficiency of our products.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD
• Proficiency with at least one 3D modelling-oriented CAD package (SolidWorks, Catia, Solid Edge, Fusion, FreeCAD, …)
• Experience in building and repairing 3D model geometries

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with SpaceClaim, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk 3ds Max, and Autodesk Civil3D
• Experience with Point Cloud editing
• Experience with geometry preparation for 3D printing
• Experience with photogrammetry or lidar scanning
• Experience reverse engineering solid geometry from 3D scans
• Familiarity with hydraulic design and physical / CFD modelling is an asset

Great Reasons to Join Us

NHC offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including annual merit bonuses and supports a flexible workspace with the ability to work from a home office part of the time. NHC’s success as an independent firm depends on creative and productive employees. We celebrate and welcome a diverse community of employees and foster their professional development and well-being. Working with NHC is an opportunity to collaborate with people who are as passionate about water as you are, on technically challenging and satisfying real-world projects.

Salary

$70,000 – $80,000 per year (starting salary will depend on knowledge, skills, and experience).

If you have the necessary qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please send your resume and a cover letter in confidence via the application link on this page. https://nhcwater.com/careers/

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. You must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Please visit our website at www.nhcwater.com for more information