Mechanical Drafter/Designer – Smithers, BC

Rocky Point Engineering Ltd.; Smithers; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Point Engineering Ltd. in Smithers, BC, is seeking a Mechanical Drafter/Designer to contribute to plumbing, fire protection and HVAC projects, with strong CAD capabilities and an interest in developing a career in mechanical design.

Education or experience in building mechanical systems is an asset. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, able to handle challenges, and enjoy contributing to the team in a progressive work environment.

Qualifications

• University degree or college/tech diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD and BIM/Revit for plumbing and HVAC.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide drafting and basic mechanical design with oversight from a P.Eng. or EIT.
• Design calculations related to plumbing and mechanical system design.
• Production of AutoCAD and/or Revit drawings and mechanical drafts/drawings.
• Selection and sizing of plumbing and mechanical equipment with oversight from an engineer.
• Onsite investigation of existing systems for coordination and design.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by the manager or team leader

Skills

AutoCAD

BIM/Revit (plumbing HVAC)

Excel & Word

Strong communication

Education

University degree

College/tech diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Systems

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Mechanical Drafter/Designer – Smithers, BC

The successful candidate will be technically proficient with respect to working with computer-based design software (CAD, Excel, etc.) and an interest in developing a career in plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical design. Education or experience specific to building mechanical system design would be an asset.

We are looking to obtain an enthusiastic, talented and professional team player. The applicant must be detail-oriented, love challenges and enjoy contributing to the success of the team in a progressive work environment.

Compensation:

Compensation levels will be based on relevant experience, experience level, relevant skills, professional qualifications, role and responsibilities and will be in the range of $60,000 to $90,000 per Annum.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily limited to the following:

• Provide drafting and basic mechanical design with oversight from a P.Eng. or EIT.
• Design calculations related to plumbing and mechanical system design.
• Production of AutoCAD and/or Revit and mechanical drafts/drawings.
• Selection and sizing of plumbing and mechanical equipment with oversight from an engineer.
• Onsite investigation of existing systems for coordination and design.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by the manager or team leader

Skills/Qualifications

• AutoCAD experience.
• Microsoft Excel and Word experience.
• BIM/Revit experience in plumbing and HVAC modelling.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• University degree, college/technology diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Systems.
• Experience working with Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical drawings.
• Ability to multi-task and meet project deadlines.
• Design team leadership experience would be an asset.
• Site related experience at field reviews.
• Ability to deal with site related construction correspondence such as answering RFI’s and issuing of site instructions.
• Experience in client management and quality control procedures.
• Experience in public and private sector project design in various market sectors.
• Construction experience with building mechanical systems (plumbing, fire protection, or HVAC).

For those who are not Canadian citizens or Permanent Resident card holders please note we require a valid work permit.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.