Engineering Assistant, Mechanical Equipment

Job summary

Assist with preparing engineering designs, drawings, and specifications, and estimate project costs and materials. Interpret engineering documentation and help prepare contracts and tenders, with supervision of one to two people.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors Work setting Consulting engineering company Rural area Remote location Various locations Willing to relocate Responsibilities Tasks Assist in preparing design, drawings and specifications Computer-aided design (CAD) Estimate costs and materials Prepare and interpret engineering design, drawings and specifications Prepare contracts and tenders Supervision 1 to 2 people Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge Mastercam CAD/CAM AutoCAD Autodesk REVIT MS Excel MS Outlook MS PowerPoint MS Project MS Word Field work location experience Offshore or at sea Area of specialization Drafting Additional information Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Own transportation Own vehicle Willing to travel Public transportation is available Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Handling heavy loads Manual dexterity Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Organized Team player Values and ethics Benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

What you’ll do

Assist with preparing engineering designs, drawings, and specifications, and estimate project costs and materials. Interpret engineering documentation and help prepare contracts and tenders, with supervision of one to two people.

Requirements

A college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program is required; no prior experience is required, and training will be provided. The role requires a valid driver's licence, own transportation, willingness to travel, and the ability to work outdoors and handle heavy loads.

Benefits

• Group Insurance Benefits

Listed skills

• Autodesk Revit · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• CAD/CAM
• Mastercam
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk Revit
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Word
• Engineering Drafting
• Cost Estimation
• Materials Estimation
• Engineering Design
• Contract and Tender Preparation
• Technical Drawing Interpretation

Job areas

• Engineering
• Consulting