Job Description

Wood is looking for entry level Junior Mechanical/Piping Design Drafters we can develop at our Process & Energy office in Grande Prairie, Alberta. This thriving northern community is the hub for northern Alberta and British Columbia, stretching all the way into the Northwest Territories. With Forestry, Oil & Gas and Agriculture, the 'Peace' region also provides diverse challenges across a variety of industries and projects.

The Wood Process & Energy business performs consulting and EPCM services for Canada's Power Generation, Pulp & Paper and Municipal projects. After more than 80 years, our offices continue to provide professional engineering and construction services to the Pulp & Paper industry across Canada, the USA and Internationally.

At Wood we believe that people are our greatest asset. Through mentoring, in-house training and by providing access to some of the most advanced tools globally, you will find yourself developing as designers in the office and additionally have opportunities to work hands-on at client sites. If you are self-motivated and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this may be the career path for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating drawings and diagrams under the direct supervision of an Engineer or Designer such as: General arrangements, sections, elevations, bills of materials, cable, duct, and bolt schedules and equipment layout drawings
• Retrieving, entering, and updating design data within drawings
• Complying to design documentation including e-mails, letters, memos, forms, schedules, work plans, and technical requirements
• Checking drawings for conflicts and conformance with project design and/or CAD Engineering standards
• Developing oneself into the role of designer

Skills / Qualifications

• Diploma in Computer Aided Design technology from an accredited University/College or equivalent - Pipe Design/Drafting program an asset, but not required
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office 365
• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD systems
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Open minded and fast learner
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and functions
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment with minimal supervision
• Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume and deadline-driven environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The successful candidate shall have experience and posses the physical ability to work out of the office on heavy industrial sites independently and safely

This position is open to Canadian applications only - All other applications will be immediately rejected.

Relocation allowances will be considered for qualified candidates.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people.

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.