Mechanical Designer

Wood Group; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm based in Canada is seeking a Mechanical Designer to contribute to innovative projects in the mining sector. Located in Saskatoon, you will design and draft equipment and piping systems, providing layout support and ensuring the practical application of engineering design theory. Ideal candidates should have a diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology and experience with AutoCAD and 3D design. This role offers a commitment to diversity, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Commitment to continued professional development

Global connections with industry experts

Qualifications

• 0 – 5 years of relevant industrial and/or mining design experience.
• Ability to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship.
• Experience with project controls and budgets in an engineering consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide layout support and design of piping systems for uranium plants.
• Prepare mechanical drawings using CAD software.
• Attend project meetings and discussions with clients.

Skills

Proven experience with AutoCAD

Experience in 3D design/drafting

Effective organizational skills

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

AVEVA E3D

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is seeking a Mechanical Designerto join our Minerals & Metals team. Reporting to the Mechanical Department Manager, this position is located at our Saskatoon, SK office. If you are looking to start your career and develop your skills in the mining and consulting industries on challenging projects, we want to hear from you.

The Role

The Mechanical / Piping Designer will be contributing to engineering excellence by providing the link between engineering design theory and practical application, translating critical design concepts into workable plans for tangible end-products.

If you are looking to build upon your career and continue to develop your skills in the mining and consulting industries, we want to hear from you.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is one of Canada’s longest standing engineering firms with roots dating back to 1907 with a presence in Saskatchewan for over 60 years – The Saskatoon office is the Potash Centre of Excellence and leaders in uranium, lithium and other base metals with multi-discipline expertise leading sustaining capital and all phases of projects from concept studies up to large scale EPCM projects. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Minerals & Metals (M&M) sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Commitment to continued professional developmentthrough development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide layout support and design of piping systems for potash and uranium plants and related infrastructure. This includes
• mechanical equipment, building services/HVAC, and piping.
• Design and drafting of equipment and piping systems in 2D and 3D drawing environments
• Prepare engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures.
• Prepare mechanical drawings, diagrams, and/or models of various equipment, using computer-aided drafting (CAD) and/or computer-aided drafting and design(CADD) software.
• Attend project meetings and discussions with the client and staff
• Develop and maintain positive & sustainable relationships within our team and with clients
• Work as part of a multidiscipline engineering team

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Engineering Design & Drafting Technology
• 0 – 5 years of relevant industrial and/or mining design experience.
• Proven experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, and/or AVEVA E3D software and excellent knowledge of 3D design/drafting.
• Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required
• Other mining and potash experience,
• Piping, materials handling, and / or HVAC experience,
• Able to perform calculations for detailed equipment design, such as for tanks, chute work, and launders, or Experience with project controls, budgets and schedules within an engineering consulting environment
• Other mining and potash experience,
• Piping, materials handling, and / or HVAC experience,
• Able to perform calculations for detailed equipment design, such as for tanks, chute work, and launders, or Experience with project controls, budgets and schedules within an engineering consulting environment

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.