Mechanical Technologist

KGS Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KGS Group, Winnipeg, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to join the Mechanical-Industrial Department. You will prepare models and drawings, perform site inspections, and support the design team using AutoCAD, Plant 3D and Office software.

You will work independently and within a multidisciplinary team on projects across Canada and beyond, contributing to drafting standards and project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of piping design experience.
• Proficient in CAD/Design software and drafting standards.
• Excellent communication, team collaboration and time management.

Responsibilities

• Perform site visits to verify as-built conditions and gather information for new designs.
• Design development and drafting of tender/construction drawings.
• Develop layouts and bills of materials from sketches provided by the design team.
• Identify interference and develop solutions to minimize materials.
• Provide preliminary P&IDs for clarity on flow, equipment and design parameters.
• Provide design assistance for mechanical systems and equipment selection.
• Review shop drawings and respond to contractor inquiries.
• Follow health & safety, quality and drafting standards.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited technology program CAD & design

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revit

MS Office

Job description

We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.

We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.

Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.

The Role

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to join our Mechanical-Industrial Department in our Winnipeg office. In this opportunity, you will prepare engineering models, drawings, and documents, perform site inspections to gather data. You will produce models and drawings using primarily AutoCAD, Plant 3D and documents with Microsoft Office software. You will work to complete tasks independently as well as collaborate as part of a design team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform site visits to verify as-built conditions and gather information for new designs


• Design development and drafting of tender/construction drawings


• Develop layouts and bills of materials from sketches provided by the design team


• Identify areas of interference and develop solutions to minimize materials


• Provide support to the design team by developing preliminary P&IDs for clarity on flow, equipment, and design parameters


• Provide design assistance related to mechanical systems (perform calculations, equipment selection, etc)


• Review of shop drawings and respond to contractor inquiries


• Follow corporate health & safety, quality and drafting standards.

About You

• Graduate of accredited technology program and computer aided drafting and design


• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in piping design and drawing preparation


• Fundamental engineering knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, boilers, piping networks, etc)


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required


• Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision


• Candidate must be able to work effectively within a multi-discpline project team environment


• Candidate must exhibit strong problem solving and time management skills.


• Proficient in using 3D Piping software, including AutoCAD and Plant 3D


• Proficient in using Revit


• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Excel


• Past experience working in a fast-paced, consulting environment is an asset

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.

KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.