Intermediate Mechanical Designer
About The Position
EXP is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Designer to join their Oil and Gas & Chemical team in Brampton. This role involves designing process equipment, developing 3D and 2D models, and supporting projects from conceptual studies through construction. The designer will interpret specifications, work with industry codes, and collaborate with other disciplines and clients. Key responsibilities include preparing calculations, specifications, datasheets, and supporting project schedules and documentation. The position requires strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with an understanding of work planning and design document levels (SD, DD, CD). The designer will also participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and site visits, while maintaining project documentation.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, or a related field from accredited college.
- Minimum 5+ years of mechanical design experience in the oil & gas, petrochemical, energy or industrial equipment sector.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, and equivalent CAD software (i.e. AutoCAD, Plant 3D, NavisWorks, etc.).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of materials, welding, machining, and metal fabrication practices.
- Willing to travel domestically and internationally as required
- Good knowledge in mechanical engineering fundamentals, such as mechanics of material, welding, heat transfer, process, and instrumentation diagrams and etc.
Nice To Haves
- EPC experience preferred.
- Experience creating fabrication and assembly drawings. Shop drawings and fabrication experience is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Design work for process equipment including – pressure and non-pressure vessels, tanks, storage tanks, exchangers, towers, internals and ducting.
- Develop detailed 3D and 2D models, general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, and bill of materials (BOMs) using SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software.
- Work includes conceptual studies, detailed design, field installation, and construction support in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.
- Interpret engineering specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.
- Support preparation of mechanical equipment calculations, specifications, datasheets, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, RFQ's, technical bid evaluations.
- Coordinates with other engineering disciplines, suppliers, clients.
- Review mechanical equipment vendor drawings and data.
- Participate in the development of P&ID's and support project schedules.
- Prepare construction specification, construction/installation scopes of work for mechanical equipment.
- Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and constructability requirements.
- Understand work planning and manage design process to the available hours in work plan.
- Understand proper scope of SD, DD, CD level documents – and deliver appropriate documentation.
- Work with Mechanical Leads, Project Managers and Clients to meet scheduled project milestones of multiple projects.
- QA/QC reviews of all specifications, drawings, and by others.
- Determine content of drawings and specs for Designers to meet the scope of work.
- Develop and monitor work plans to support projects.
- Review code related items with Designers and ensure compliance.
- Manage work plans and deliverables on multiple projects within budgeted hours.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and project meetings.
- Participate and support shop inspections and site construction visit.
- Maintain project documentation and engineering change records.
Benefits
- Employee-owned company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
