About the role
Tundra Technical Solutions has built a safe and open community of talented women to help advocate for those looking to get ahead in their science, technology, engineering, math, and data careers. As a LinkedIn Diversity Champion, Tundra is a staffing firm that provides equal opportunities, career advice, and mentorship in the workplace for those who apply and join our community! Apply now to be first in line for equitable contract and full-time opportunities with the world’s most recognizable brands in the STEM industries. We can’t wait to introduce you to our clients.
Term: 6 month contract (then conversion to permanent employee)
Location: North Vancouver, BC
About the Role:
We’re looking for a talented Detail Designer / Drafter to join our innovative team working on complex marine projects. You’ll contribute directly to production by creating and updating 3D models and technical drawings that support fabrication and installation. This role involves developing spool, fabrication, and installation drawings for HVAC ducting and outfitting equipment such as metal furniture, along with preparing bills of materials and installation documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design & Drafting: Develop detailed 2D and 3D designs, including fabrication ready detail drawings (e.g. spool ducts, louvers, goosenecks, and metal furniture), installation layout arrangements and nested cutting files.
- Fabrication Drawings: Ensure drawings meet standards for manufacturability, scale, dimensional accuracy, tolerances, materials, and specifications.
- Material Take-offs: Conduct accurate material take-offs for fabrication based on the model and project requirements.
- Customer & Team Collaboration: Interpret client specifications, contribute to design solutions, and communicate clearly with clients and internal teams to solve design or production issues.
- Design Revisions: Update models, drawings and documentation based on design changes, feedback from engineering, or site requirements.
- Support & Flexibility: Perform site support and adapt to additional tasks or changes as needed to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
Requirements:
Education & Experience:
- Minimum 1-2+ years of hands-on experience in 3D modelling and drafting
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical training in mechanical design and computer-aided drafting (2D/3D)
- Experience in shipbuilding and fabrication preferred
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Cadmatic 3D (preferred) and Autodesk Inventor
- Familiarity with AutoCAD LT and standard office tools (MS Office)
Industry Knowledge:
- Familiarity with marine HVAC design, outfitting equipment, and spatial constraints onboard ships
- Understanding of classification society requirements (e.g., DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s Register)
Soft Skills:
- Strong technical accuracy and attention to detail
- Hands-on, collaborative approach in a manufacturing setting
- Clear communicator to both production and project tea
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Thank you for taking the time to consider working with Tundra and our clients. We are dedicated to offering the best recruitment experience by using equitable practices and considering all applicants, regardless of gender. Please note, only qualified candidates eligible to work in Canada or the US will be contacted by our recruiters. Stay up to date on new roles before they hit the market by registering to our STEM Talent Community.
About Tundra
Tundra is a global provider of innovative staffing solutions and services. Tundra was formed with a simple idea ‘Go Beyond’, to challenge conventional practices while redefining our clients’ expectations. Tundra has grown quickly since opening our doors in 2004; today Tundra operates offices across North America, Europe and Asia and is actively working with the top contract and full-time talent across the globe.
To ‘Go Beyond’ and ‘Redefine our Client Expectations’ Tundra needed a clear and concise Vision to strive for. Since opening our doors we have operated with a very straight forward Vision – “To become the number one representative of choice for top talent across the globe”. Tundra understands that simply ‘finding people’ is not enough, our clients require the ‘right people’ at the ‘right time’ and for the ‘right role’. It is Tundra’s ability to attract, engage and maintain relationships with the most talented resources that fuels this success. Tundra’s innovative approach to both Permanent and Contingent Recruitment, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Master Vendor services and Payroll Management Solutions has positioned Tundra as one of world’s fastest growing recruitment companies.
If you are a business looking for a recruiting partner who will challenge conventional recruitment practices, ideas, processes and tools in our search for the very best Talent please contact us.
If you are candidate looking for a recruitment partner who is driven by a thirst to “Go Beyond” please register here. Please also have a look at the current list of vacancies.
About the role
Tundra Technical Solutions has built a safe and open community of talented women to help advocate for those looking to get ahead in their science, technology, engineering, math, and data careers. As a LinkedIn Diversity Champion, Tundra is a staffing firm that provides equal opportunities, career advice, and mentorship in the workplace for those who apply and join our community! Apply now to be first in line for equitable contract and full-time opportunities with the world’s most recognizable brands in the STEM industries. We can’t wait to introduce you to our clients.
Term: 6 month contract (then conversion to permanent employee)
Location: North Vancouver, BC
About the Role:
We’re looking for a talented Detail Designer / Drafter to join our innovative team working on complex marine projects. You’ll contribute directly to production by creating and updating 3D models and technical drawings that support fabrication and installation. This role involves developing spool, fabrication, and installation drawings for HVAC ducting and outfitting equipment such as metal furniture, along with preparing bills of materials and installation documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design & Drafting: Develop detailed 2D and 3D designs, including fabrication ready detail drawings (e.g. spool ducts, louvers, goosenecks, and metal furniture), installation layout arrangements and nested cutting files.
- Fabrication Drawings: Ensure drawings meet standards for manufacturability, scale, dimensional accuracy, tolerances, materials, and specifications.
- Material Take-offs: Conduct accurate material take-offs for fabrication based on the model and project requirements.
- Customer & Team Collaboration: Interpret client specifications, contribute to design solutions, and communicate clearly with clients and internal teams to solve design or production issues.
- Design Revisions: Update models, drawings and documentation based on design changes, feedback from engineering, or site requirements.
- Support & Flexibility: Perform site support and adapt to additional tasks or changes as needed to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
Requirements:
Education & Experience:
- Minimum 1-2+ years of hands-on experience in 3D modelling and drafting
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical training in mechanical design and computer-aided drafting (2D/3D)
- Experience in shipbuilding and fabrication preferred
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Cadmatic 3D (preferred) and Autodesk Inventor
- Familiarity with AutoCAD LT and standard office tools (MS Office)
Industry Knowledge:
- Familiarity with marine HVAC design, outfitting equipment, and spatial constraints onboard ships
- Understanding of classification society requirements (e.g., DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s Register)
Soft Skills:
- Strong technical accuracy and attention to detail
- Hands-on, collaborative approach in a manufacturing setting
- Clear communicator to both production and project tea
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Thank you for taking the time to consider working with Tundra and our clients. We are dedicated to offering the best recruitment experience by using equitable practices and considering all applicants, regardless of gender. Please note, only qualified candidates eligible to work in Canada or the US will be contacted by our recruiters. Stay up to date on new roles before they hit the market by registering to our STEM Talent Community.
About Tundra
Tundra is a global provider of innovative staffing solutions and services. Tundra was formed with a simple idea ‘Go Beyond’, to challenge conventional practices while redefining our clients’ expectations. Tundra has grown quickly since opening our doors in 2004; today Tundra operates offices across North America, Europe and Asia and is actively working with the top contract and full-time talent across the globe.
To ‘Go Beyond’ and ‘Redefine our Client Expectations’ Tundra needed a clear and concise Vision to strive for. Since opening our doors we have operated with a very straight forward Vision – “To become the number one representative of choice for top talent across the globe”. Tundra understands that simply ‘finding people’ is not enough, our clients require the ‘right people’ at the ‘right time’ and for the ‘right role’. It is Tundra’s ability to attract, engage and maintain relationships with the most talented resources that fuels this success. Tundra’s innovative approach to both Permanent and Contingent Recruitment, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Master Vendor services and Payroll Management Solutions has positioned Tundra as one of world’s fastest growing recruitment companies.
If you are a business looking for a recruiting partner who will challenge conventional recruitment practices, ideas, processes and tools in our search for the very best Talent please contact us.
If you are candidate looking for a recruitment partner who is driven by a thirst to “Go Beyond” please register here. Please also have a look at the current list of vacancies.