Piping Designer/CAD Technologist | Antoine

LAPORTE; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic consulting engineering firm that specializes in pharmaceutical and agri-food processes. As a Piping Designer / CAD Technologist, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create detailed designs using advanced CAD tools. This role promises a stimulating environment that values autonomy and professional growth, while also ensuring work-life balance. With a commitment to employee welfare, the company offers competitive salaries, health and wellness programs, and opportunities for career advancement. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a flexible and inclusive culture, this position is for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Health Insurance

Employer-contributed RRSP Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Professional Development Reimbursement

3 Weeks Regular Vacation

Team-Building Activities

Public Transport Reimbursement

Telephone Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Technologist degree required in Engineering, Design, or related field.
• Above-average proficiency in Autodesk software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft manufacturing and packaging systems using CADD tools.
• Ensure compliance of drawings based on LAPORTE standards.

Skills

2D/3D Design

Creative Design Talent

Manufacturing Processes Knowledge

Professional Demeanor

Confidentiality Maintenance

Education

Technologist Degree in Engineering

Degree in Design or Related Field

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant3D

Revit 3D

Job description

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm specializing in pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech and industrial plant processes, which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

We offer a stimulating environment where autonomy, collaboration and professional growth are at the heart of our daily work. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

Discover an employer who takes care of its greatest asset: its employees!

Edmonton, AB

LAPORTE is seeking a Piping Designer / CAD Technologist with expertise in 2D/3D design and drafting to join our team. This position is available in all our office locations in Canada: Edmonton (AB), Vancouver (BC), Calgary (AB), Saskatoon (SK), or Lethbridge (AB). Our Piping Designer / CAD Technologist will work closely with multidisciplinary teams on industrial and agri-food process systems, contributing to project success through detailed design and drafting using cutting-edge CAD tools.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Be exposed to manufacturing systems and processes for the handling of materials and the manufacturing of industrial and agri-food products;
• Use CADD (AutoCAD / Plant3D / Revit 3D) to draft manufacturing and packaging systems, process and piping systems, utilities, and HVAC systems;
• Control quality and ensure compliance of drawings based on Laporte standards;
• Coordinate with other CAD resources and manage drawing needs for all disciplines;
• Turn rough models, ideas, sketches, and concepts into design drawings;
• Conceptualize and create designs, converting them into CAD models;
• Ensure that the design schedule is followed daily to meet customer requirements;
• Utilize a sense of urgency in meeting all design schedules;
• Contribute to improving Laporte CAD operations, CAD standards, and the Professional Practice Management Plan (PPMP);
• Coordinate CAD standards and best practices with other Laporte offices.

Key Requirements

• Technologist degree in Engineering, Design, or a related field;
• Above-average to excellent proficiency in Autodesk software (AutoCAD, Plant3D, Revit 3D);
• Creative design talent with experience in 2D/3D layouts and designs;
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment, with previous experience in food and beverage, biopharmaceutical, or medical device industries (an asset);
• Automation systems knowledge (an asset);
• Familiarity with food safety regulations (an asset);
• Knowledge of various standard engineering methods and techniques (an asset);
• Must maintain confidentiality regarding customer and company designs;
• Professional demeanor and a positive attitude toward team members and clients;
• Ability to work effectively in a controlled environment.

Benefits – What We Have To Offer

• Competitive Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards;
• Health and Wellness Programs: Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare);
• Retirement Plans: Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%;
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office;
• Professional Development: A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth. Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., APEGA, PEO) covered by the company;
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Mentorship programs, training, cross-department opportunities, etc.;
• Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays. Personal/Sick leave of almost 1 week;
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities;
• Team-Building Activities: Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get-togethers, and workshops;
• Other Benefits: Public transport and telephone reimbursement.

Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!

The LAPORTE team

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology