Job Description

About Us:

ClearBakk (Alsys-Group) is a small but innovative water engineering and technology firm dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions for water recycling, management, and sustainability. We specialize in filtration, treatment, and recycling technologies, focusing on process engineering and decentralized systems. Our passionate team strives to make a positive impact on the environment while delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Position Summary

As Design Lead, you will play a

dual role

--

leading hands-on

system design and drafting work through coordinating Building Information Modeling (BIM) across disciplines, while also

managing and coordinating

design resources, systems, and workflows. You will report to the Engineering Manager and work closely with internal engineering and business development teams to scope, estimate, decompose and assign design tasks. You'll oversee junior designers and collaborate with High Value Engineering Centers (HVECs) abroad to ensure quality and consistency across deliverables.

This role also includes responsibility for managing design software, hardware, and data management systems (e.g., Vault), ensuring the team has the tools and infrastructure needed to perform efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Perform 2D and 3D mechanical design using AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, and other CAD platforms. Develop general arrangement drawings, piping layouts, and detailed fabrication drawings. Create and review models for constructability, interferences, and compliance with standards. Support design from concept through detailed engineering, including redlining and revisions. Conduct field walks to validate designs and gather data.
Leadership & Coordination

Lead and mentor junior designers and drafters. Coordinate design activities with HVECs and external partners. Manage incoming design requests from engineering and BD teams, including scope definition, decomposition and prioritization. Estimate manhours and assign resources to meet project timelines and budgets. Ensure design standards and QA/QC processes are followed across all deliverables.
Systems & Infrastructure

Administer and maintain CAD software licenses, hardware, and data management systems (e.g., Vault Professional). Develop and maintain drafting templates, standards, and workflows. Collaborate with IT and engineering leadership to ensure system reliability and scalability.
Qualifications & Experience

Technical diploma or degree in mechanical design, drafting technology, or related field. 8-12 years of mechanical design experience, including piping systems, modular process skids, and industrial equipment. 5+ years of experience with AutoCAD Inventor and Vault. Experience leading design teams or coordinating multi-disciplinary design efforts. Strong understanding of P&IDs, piping standards, and mechanical codes (CSA, ASME, etc.). Familiarity with Bluebeam, NavisWorks, and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in industries such as oil & gas, chemical, food & beverage, or industrial HVAC is an asset. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Valid driver's license required.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Experience:

Leadership: 3 years (preferred) CAD: 10 years (required) AutoCAD Plant 3D: 3 years (preferred) Autodesk Inventor: 5 years (preferred) EPC: 5 years (required) Process Skid Design: 7 years (preferred) Vault Professional or SQL Server: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person