Junior Structural CAD Designer

Engcomp is a trusted engineering firm serving Canada's heavy industrial market, specializing in innovative solutions for complex projects. As a Junior Structural CAD Designer, you will assist in creating design packages primarily for the industrial and mining sectors, applying CAD skills and structural engineering principles to support project execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team in project tasks, helping to create structural design packages
• Assist in the preparation of project deliverables
• Track your own tasks to ensure timely completion and help the team meet project milestones
• Use CAD tools (2D/3D) to develop structural design drawings
• Create designs following standard structural drafting practices and ensure clarity and accuracy in drawings
• Assist in interpreting sketches, and field data to prepare technical drawings
• Learn to conduct site visits for measurements, field reviews, and as-built verification
• Help prepare structural quantity takeoffs
• Identify areas where technical improvements or cost-effective solutions can be applied
• Work closely with team members, sharing knowledge and learning from senior designers
• Assist in managing your individual tasks and contribute to team deliverables
• Participate in design reviews and project meetings
• Support communication with clients to understand and clarify technical requirements
• Learn and assist in reviewing structural design deliverables for accuracy and adherence to quality standards
• Help maintain proper documentation and drawings, following internal protocols
• Support the identification and management of potential risks in the structural design process
• Keep up to date with industry trends, design tools, and best practices
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities
• Engage in learning activities and contribute to the team's culture of growth and innovation

Skills

• Diploma Engineering Design & Drafting Technology, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• Minimum 0–4 years of design experience in an industrial or mining environment
• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D and 3D structural design and drafting
• Ability to interpret structural sketches verbal instructions, and field data to produce accurate technical drawings
• Familiarity with standard structural drafting practices, drawing standards, and documentation requirements
• Basic understanding of structural design and quantity takeoffs
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy
• Eagerness to learn and receptiveness to feedback and mentorship from senior staff
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for team collaboration
• Exposure to 3D modelling tools such as Autodesk Revit or AutoCAD
• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) for document management
• Any experience or coursework related to structural or industrial design and drafting
• Basic understanding of structural detailing requirements and constructability considerations for steel and concrete
• Experience or interest in industrial or mining sectors

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• RRSP Matching: Company-matched contributions up to 5%
• Bonus: Eligibility for performance-based bonus program
• Vacation: 3–4 weeks annually based on experience, with the option to purchase an additional week
• Work Flexibility: Choose to work from the office, from home, or a blend of both — we trust you to manage your day, including the flexibility to attend to personal and family needs as they arise

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