Junior Structural CAD Designer

About the Company

At Engcomp, we're trailblazers — curious, driven, and always seeking a better way forward. As a trusted engineering firm serving Canada's heavy industrial market, we tackle complex projects across Saskatchewan and Alberta, delivering innovative solutions from conceptual design all the way through to detailed engineering.

We specialize in serving Western Canada's heavy industrial sector and offer comprehensive engineering solutions for full project delivery. With a focus on client partnerships, our team of professional engineers and technologists has extensive experience in various sectors, with a focus on mining (potash, gold, uranium and diamonds). Our valued client relationships include major industry players like Cameco, Orano, BHP, Nutrien, Bunge, and more.

About the Role

As a Junior Structural Designer, you will assist in creating design packages for various projects, mainly within industrial and mining sectors. You will apply basic CAD skills and structural engineering principles to produce drawings, models, and documentation, ensuring support for project execution.

Project Coordination

• 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.

Technical Execution and Problem Solving

• 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.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with team members, sharing knowledge and learning from senior designers.
• Assist in managing your individual tasks and contribute to team deliverables.

Client and Stakeholder Communication

• Participate in design reviews and project meetings.
• Support communication with clients to understand and clarify technical requirements.

Compliance, Quality, and Risk Management

• 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.

Continuous Learning and Professional Development

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Required Skills

• 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

Preferred Skills

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

Engcomp offers a competitive compensation package reflective of your experience and expertise.

• Base Salary: $56,000 – $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• 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