Senior Mechanical Drafter & Designer for Process Systems

Lakeside Controls; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP‑matching

Work‑life balance

Paid time off

Training and development

Lakeside Mentorship Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Drafter/Designer to join our Engineered Solutions team in Mississauga. You will support mechanical design and drafting for industrial process, combustion, fuel handling, and packaged skid systems, delivering detailed drawings and documentation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mechanical design/drafting and proficiency in Inventor/AutoCAD/SolidWorks, with strong attention to detail and teamwork to improve standards and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Mechanical Designer, Mechanical Drafter, Piping Designer, CAD Designer, Drafting Lead, or similar technical role.

Responsibilities

• Planning and developing mechanical system layouts for piping systems, fuel trains, hydronic systems, vessels, pumps, compressors, and packaged skid systems.
• Producing design deliverables including Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), General Arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, and mechanical system designs.
• Collaborating with Project Managers, Engineers, Fabrication personnel, and Suppliers to develop practical and constructible solutions.
• Supporting field measurements and site visits as required.
• Reviewing project requirements, specifications, and equipment information to develop accurate designs.
• Producing detailed fabrication drawings, shop spool drawings, isometrics, Bills of Material (BOMs), material take-offs (MTOs), assembly drawings, and related documentation.
• Preparing drawing packages for fabrication, procurement, installation, and project execution.
• Reviewing drawing packages for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with company standards.
• Identifying and correcting drafting errors, omissions, and documentation issues before release.
• Maintaining design libraries, templates, standards, and CAD resources.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to drafting standards, workflows, and software tools.
• Supporting fabrication, assembly, installation, and commissioning activities by addressing technical and drafting-related issues.
• Communicating project progress, schedules, and technical concerns with project stakeholders.
• Maintaining project documentation through issued-for-review, issued-for-construction, and as-built phases.
• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior drafting and design personnel where appropriate.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Plant 3D

SolidWorks

Job description

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Drafter/Designer to join our Engineered Solutions team in Mississauga. You will support mechanical design and drafting for industrial process, combustion, fuel handling, and packaged skid systems, delivering detailed drawings and documentation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mechanical design/drafting and proficiency in Inventor/AutoCAD/SolidWorks, with strong attention to detail and teamwork to improve standards and efficiency.