Junior Design Engineer

Argus Machine Co.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Argus Machine Co. is seeking a Junior Design Engineer based in Edmonton/Nisku, Alberta. The role focuses on daily engineering activities, design concepts, drafting, and documentation support within the design group.

You will work under the Engineering Supervisor to assist in developing products, packages, and processes for oil and gas industries. The position requires a BSc in mechanical engineering, EIT eligibility for APEGA, and familiarity with design software.

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) status and eligibility for APEGA membership required or pursuing.
• Competence with design software; AutoCAD/SolidWorks considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts, preliminary engineering calculations, solid modeling, and drafting.
• Create and maintain engineering documents, drawings, specifications, and procedures within the portfolio.
• Assist in creation and maintenance of design packages and information for products, services, and processes.
• Create testing methods for new products or custom-engineered solutions.
• Maintain document control in the Document Management System and BOMs in the ERP.
• Provide technical support to internal departments and external customers.

Skills

Solid modeling

Drafting

Technical documentation

Problem solving

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

EIT eligible for APEGA

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Since 1958, Argus has grown from a small local business into a global provider of pigging, threading, and manufacturing solutions.

Today, Argus operates two fully equipped manufacturing facilities, supported by certified processes and decades of field experience. We deliver high-quality pigging valves and threading services to diverse industries worldwide—driven by reliability, innovation, and a people-first culture.

Our mission is to support a greener future by helping reduce environmental impact and emissions across the industries we serve. As an employee-owned company, Argus offers rewarding career opportunities in Edmonton and Nisku, Alberta, where employees are empowered to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, the Junior Design Engineer performs daily Engineering activities within their group. This person provides technical support for internal Argus departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Role accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work within the Design process, including development of Design Concepts, preliminary Engineering Calculations, Solid Modeling, and Drafting.
• Create and maintain engineering documents, including drawings, specifications, processes, and procedures within assigned portfolio.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of Design Packages.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of information and engineering documents necessary for the design and manufacture of products, provision of services, and development of processes; this includes files, sketches, calculations, assembly and detail drawings, specifications, manuals, technical bulletins, sales literature, processes, testing, inspection procedures, internal documents, etc.
• Create methods and conduct testing of new products/custom-engineered solutions.
• Maintain all files within the Document Management System, providing document control.
• Create and maintain Item Numbers and Bill of Materials in the Argus ERP system, as well as other information as defined by the engineering process.
• Participate and provide feedback on training sessions, toolbox meetings, and events accordingly.
• Create and maintain detailed technical reports and effectively present them to Supervisors.
• Work in a safe manner; look out for both yourself and fellow employees at all times.
• Report all safety concerns, incidents, and accidents per the Argus Safety Program.
• Champion of a Continuous Improvement culture; actively promoting continuous improvement principles through respectful discussion and participation in events.
• Provide technical support to internal Argus departments and external customers as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A BSc. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Engineer in Training (EIT); eligible for membership in APEGA.
• Competent in using computer software related to design; knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks software is an asset.
• General knowledge of products and services in relation to the oil and gas industry.
• Awareness of safe work practices, Quality Assurance requirements, and Continuous Improvement (Lean Manufacturing) principles.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment, extended sitting & computer use.
• Working while wearing personal protective equipment on the shop floor.
• Role will require occasional travel to provide field support.

Our core competencies and company benefits information are found on our careers page.