C&A Group - Design Engineering Technologist

C&A Group of Companies is locally owned and operated out of Lethbridge, Alberta.

Our Group of Companies services the oil & gas, commercial construction, food & beverage processing plants and a wide variety of other industries.

Our services range from the design & manufacturing of steel structures, custom machinery and equipment to high precision machined components.

Job Position :

C&A is currently recruiting an Intermediate Mechanical Engineering Technologist for our Lethbridge operations. The successful candidate will be an individual with 4+ years of design & drafting experience within the steel fabrication industry.

Along with the necessary experience, the individual should be motivated & organized, have a high attention to detail, strong mechanical aptitude, and be able to work in a team environment.

Time and team management skills are a necessity.

Position Overview :

The successful candidate will be responsible for structural and machine design including the preparation of 3D CAD models, construction drawings, bill of materials and other documentation for the fabrication process.

This position requires a coordination of efforts with the customer, project managers, and shop personnel in order for efficient execution of projects.

Post Responsibilities :

• Participate in design meetings with the customer and project managers
• Field measuring / surveying to confirm site conditions before / during construction
• Prepare 3D CAD models of structures, equipment and miscellaneous steel
• Operation of FEA Analysis software and hand calculations for design purposes
• Create & detail layout and construction drawings
• Prepare bill of materials and all files required for fabrication

Desired Skills & Experience :

• Diploma in Engineering Technology from accredited institution (ASET accreditation an asset)
• Minimum 4 years of design & drafting experience using 3D CAD Software Solidworks Preferred.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes with mechanical design experience an asset (machine design, mechanical assemblies, etc.)
• Knowledge of structural design, fabrication and detailing
• Good oral & written communication skills
• Strong drafting & organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with a drive for high quality in a fast paced environment
• Strong Mechanical aptitude

C&A Group of Companies strives to provide a high level of service & quality to our customers in the metal fabrication and construction industry by providing solutions through the integration of technology throughout the various sectors of industry (food processing, structural steel, oil & gas).

We provide a challenging, stable, positive and rewarding work environment.

C&A offers competitive wages and benefit package, and the opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding work environment where there is the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

C&A Industries thanks all candidates however only successful candidates will be contacted.