engineering design and drafting technologist
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians, other. or equivalent experience.
Work setting:
Assembly.
Tasks:
- Prepare engineering designs and drawings.
- Read blueprints to determine work requirements .
- Supervise other drafting personnel .
- Train new drafting personnel.
- Develop and prepare design sketches.
- Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates.
- Adjust equipment, valves, pumps and controls and process equipment.
- Design and plan structural steel fabrications.
- Adjust their designs to conform to limiting factors such as budget allocation and cost of materials.
Type of drafting:
Shop drawings. Detailing drafting. Presentation drawings.
Computer and technology knowledge:
- Desktop applications.
- Computer-aided design (CAD).
- AutoCAD.
- Autodesk Inventor.
- SolidWorks software.
- MS Office.
- MS Windows.
- Spreadsheet.
Equipment and machinery experience:
Piping system.
Area of work experience:
- Instrumentation.
- Fabrication.
- Quality assurance or control.
Specialization or experience:
3D Modeling.
Area of specialization:
- Industrial design.
- Project management.
- Civil engineering.
- Electrical.
- Mechanical.
- Testing.
- Drafting.
- Buildings and structures.
- Structural engineering.
- Process piping.
- Pressure vessels.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
Personal suitability:
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Ability to multitask.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Experience:
5 years or more.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
Financial benefits:
As per collective agreement.
Other benefits:
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
- Team building opportunities.
- Wellness program.