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Mechanical Designer

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Sep 11, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Mechanical Designer will draft sketches, piping and instrument diagrams, and 3D models for various power plant systems. Additionally, the role involves checking design deliverables against industry standards and providing training to interns and new graduates.

Job details

Requisition ID: 180557 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering Department: Drafting & Design Market: Power Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview As a Mechanical Designer, the ideal candidate will draft sketches, piping and instrument diagrams, or model 3D equipment items for power plant systems including steam cycle systems, boiler feed and condensate, water treatment, fuel handling, hydraulic, heat transfer systems, conveying systems, and air and gas systems. Additonally, this role will train and advise interns and new grads.District Overview Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery. Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas: • Gas-fired generation • Power delivery • Environmental retrofits • Renewables and new technology • Water/wastewater We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.Location This position is based out of Calgary, Alberta. Responsibilities • Draft sketches, piping and instrument diagrams, or model 3D equipment items for power plant systems including steam cycle systems, boiler feed and condensate, water treatment, fuel handling, hydraulic, heat transfer systems, conveying systems, and air and gas systems. • Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards. • Adhere to schedules and work assignments to ensure successful project completion. • Coordinate with other drafters, designers and other team members assigned to a project or task, and support work progress and results. • Train and advise interns or new graduatesQualifications • A minimum of 3 years’ related design experience • Bachelor’s degree in Drafting and Design or related discipline • Proficient in basic computer programs including MS Word and Excel, web browsing and e-mail programs • Knowledge of drafting software including MicroStation, Autodesk, SmartPlant #LI-KM2Other Requirements:• Regular, reliable attendance • Work productively and meet deadlines timely• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.• May work at various different locations and conditions may varyWe offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of related design experience and a bachelor's degree in Drafting and Design or a related discipline. Proficiency in drafting software such as MicroStation, Autodesk, or SmartPlant is required.

Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Vision • Voluntary wellness programs • Employee assistance programs • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Retirement plans with matching • Paid time off