Draftsman

Job Purpose

• The Draftsman is responsible for preparing, updating, and maintaining technical drawings, plans, diagrams, and engineering documentation to support municipal infrastructure, transportation, road, and public works projects. The role assists engineers and technical teams by producing accurate drawings and layouts in accordance with approved specifications, drafting standards, municipal regulations, and project requirements. The Draftsman contributes to the effective planning, design, construction, and maintenance of municipal assets and transportation infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting & Drawing Preparation

• Prepare technical drawings, plans, layouts, sections, profiles, and detailed illustrations based on engineering and project requirements.

• Convert sketches, concepts, field measurements, and engineering data into accurate technical drawings.

• Produce drawings for roads, transportation facilities, utilities, municipal infrastructure, landscaping, and public facilities projects.

• Assist in the preparation of design and construction drawings.

• Ensure drawing accuracy and completeness prior to submission for review.

Drawing Revision & Maintenance

• Update existing drawings to reflect approved design changes and project modifications.

• Maintain drawing records, revisions, and version controls.

• Revise drawings based on comments and feedback received from engineers and project teams.

• Prepare final drawing packages for project implementation and documentation purposes.

• Ensure proper filing and archiving of all drawings and related documentation.

CAD Operations

• Utilize AutoCAD and other approved drafting software to prepare and edit drawings.

• Develop digital drawing files in accordance with organizational drafting standards.

• Organize electronic drawing libraries and project documentation.

• Ensure compliance with CAD standards, layering conventions, and drawing templates.

Project Support

• Support engineers and technical staff in preparing project documentation and design deliverables.

• Assist in gathering technical information necessary for drawing preparation.

• Coordinate with project teams to obtain updates and clarifications on drawing requirements.

• Participate in design review meetings and incorporate approved modifications into drawings.

Site Verification Support

• Conduct site visits when required to collect measurements and verify existing site conditions.

• Assist in preparing as-built drawings based on project completion data.

• Verify dimensions, locations, and technical information for drafting accuracy.

• Coordinate with survey and engineering teams regarding field data.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure drawings comply with approved engineering standards, municipal regulations, and project specifications.

• Assist in maintaining engineering records and documentation systems.

• Support quality control reviews and technical audits related to project drawings.

• Report drawing discrepancies and design coordination issues to supervisors.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated with drafting software, technologies, and industry best practices.

• Support improvements to drafting standards, templates, and workflows.

• Participate in training and professional development initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualifications

• Diploma in Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, Architectural Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field.

• Technical certifications in AutoCAD or drafting software are preferred.

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in drafting and technical drawing preparation.

• Experience within municipal infrastructure, transportation, roads, public works, utilities, or construction projects is preferred.

• Familiarity with engineering drawing standards and construction documentation requirements.

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and related drafting software.

• Basic knowledge of Civil 3D, Revit, BIM, or similar design tools is an advantage.

• Understanding of engineering drawings, plans, scales, dimensions, and technical specifications.

• Knowledge of drafting standards and document control practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

KPIs

Drafting Performance

• Percentage of drawings completed within target deadlines.

• Number of drawing packages delivered as scheduled.

• Accuracy rate of drawings submitted for review.

Quality Assurance

• Number of drawing errors identified during reviews.

• Compliance with drafting standards and project specifications.

• Percentage of drawings approved without major revisions.

Project Support

• Timely completion of assigned drafting tasks.

• Responsiveness to engineering and project team requests.

• Number of projects successfully supported.

Document Management

• Accuracy of drawing revision records.

• Compliance with document control procedures.

• Proper maintenance and archiving of project drawings.

Productivity

• Average turnaround time for drawing revisions.

• Volume of drawings completed per reporting period.

• Achievement of assigned workload targets.

Stakeholder Satisfaction

• Satisfaction level of engineers and internal clients.

• Quality and reliability of drafting support provided.

Job Challenges

• Managing multiple drawing requests and competing project deadlines.

• Maintaining high accuracy while handling large volumes of technical documentation.

• Adapting to frequent design modifications and project changes.

• Coordinating drawing revisions across different project stakeholders.

• Ensuring compliance with municipal standards, regulations, and engineering requirements.

• Working with incomplete or evolving project information.

• Keeping up to date with changing drafting technologies and software applications.

• Supporting complex infrastructure and transportation projects requiring detailed technical accuracy.