Job Description

Position: CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Technician
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Kitchener, ON

Must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting
work (required)

Base Salary Range: $45k - $60k, depending on qualifications and experience

Application deadline: 2024-11-22
Expected start date: As soon as possible

JOB OVERVIEW

VCT Group is seeking a talented and detail-oriented CAD Designer to join our dynamic
team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in various CAD software and
a creative approach to design. This role involves creating detailed drawings and models
that support our solar canopy projects. Reporting to the Product Manager, the CAD
Designer will collaborate with engineers, project managers and project coordinators to
ensure that designs meet specifications and project requirements.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Develop detailed 2D and 3D models using Rhinoceros3D (Rhino 7)
Create technical drawings for our solar canopy projects including analysis of

requirements in a purchase order, municipal bylaws, and building code. Ensure CAD
designs are accurate, precise, and meet the specifications for engineering and
manufacturing hand-off. (example: site plans, foundation detail drawings, changes
based on site requirements, purlin schedules, etc)

Review designs for feasibility, functionality, and compliance with safety standards.
Create Bill of Materials' for all structural components, and work with our Project

Coordinator for procurement

Design, and prototype custom components in CAD for needs of the business

(example-inverter mounting, EV charging, etc.), and work with our Project
Coordinator for procurement

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements and provide

design solutions

5 Forwell Road Unit 3, Kitchener, Ontario N2B 1W3
vctgroup.com | 519.279.4630 | info@vctgroup.com | ECRA/ESA #7014028

solar power | energy management | ev charging

Work with external engineers to find alternatives based on availability/feasibility of

available components

Prepare shop drawings for fabrication and manufacture of components
Prepare construction documents and specifications for building projects.
Produce animations and renderings for presentations to support Business

Development and Marketing teams

Maintain organized records of all design files and revisions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

5,000 hours of CAD (2D drafting and/or 3D modelling)
Proficient in Rhino; or transferable experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion360,

NavisWorks, Sketchup or equivalent

Strong understanding of CAD principles and best practices in design.
Ability to create detailed schematics and layouts for various applications.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
A degree or certification in CAD or a related field is preferred but not required.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS THAT WOULD BE AN ASSET:

Construction experience
Experience with power tools
Experience with 3D printing
Forklift Operator certification
Understanding of finite element analysis

YOU’LL LIKELY BE A PRETTY GOOD FIT IF SOME OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES YOU:

You enjoy learning and are excited at the opportunity to become a product/market

expert in the areas of solar, renewables, energy storage and electric vehicles.

You are a team player.
You enjoy talking with people and aren’t afraid to pick up the phone and call

someone to follow-up or check in.

You’re a bit of a perfectionist, in a healthy way. You value precision and accuracy

and take pride in the products of your work.

5 Forwell Road Unit 3, Kitchener, Ontario N2B 1W3
vctgroup.com | 519.279.4630 | info@vctgroup.com | ECRA/ESA #7014028

solar power | energy management | ev charging

Without being arrogant or boastful, you are quite inwardly competitive and like to

feel accomplished.

You already own an electric vehicle, or can hardly wait to get one, and you are

keenly aware of your environmental footprint and impact.

If you do not feel you can tick all the boxes for required qualifications, let us know why, and
what you bring that shares new perspectives or talents. We seek enthusiastic candidates
willing to take a step into the exciting future of electrification.

Interested candidates should forward their resume and cover letter through this website, or
to the VCT staff member who sent you this posting.

We would like to thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those potentially
suitable for the position will be contacted.

VCT is committed to the values of diversity and inclusivity. If you require accommodations
in the interview process, please provide details in your application.

ABOUT VCT GROUP

VCT Group is a solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) company based in
Kitchener and serving southwestern Ontario. We help our customers meet their
sustainability and investment goals. We have built over 300 Solar Projects and have a
robust pipeline of work for 2025 and beyond. We pride ourselves on having a supportive,
diverse, and positive company culture.

Our latest endeavours push the limits to rethink under-utilized spaces, such as our in house
designed Solar Canopy structures, to drive electrification with modern EV
Charging solutions, and to work closely with industry-leading developers to build out the
future of how we generate, use and store electricity.

We are also the founders of a community-based energy investment vehicle. The CED Co-
op allows investors to take part in building solutions that combat climate change. The Co-
op has over 800 members and has deployed over $45 million into renewable energy
projects. We are proud that CED Co-op is the first co-operative in Canada to become a
public corporation, enabling investments in the Co-op to be held in registered investment
accounts.