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Engineering Design And Drafting Technologist

Employer

BP Machine Ltd.

Date Posted

February 05, 2026

Languages

English or French
  • Location Edmonton, AB
  • Earnings $35.70 hourly
  • Work Hours 35 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Apr 17, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

BP Machine Ltd.

Languages

English or French

Education

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Engineering design

Tasks

  • Prepare engineering designs and drawings
  • Supervise other drafting personnel
  • Develop and prepare design sketches
  • Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
  • Prepare contracts and tenders
  • Write technical reports
  • Write specifications
  • Complete documentation packages and drawing sets
  • Examine drawings for conformity and errors
  • Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
  • Prepare price quotations
  • Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Mastercam CAD/CAM
  • MicroStation
  • Plant Design Management System (PDMS)
  • Rhinoceros 3D (Rhino)
  • Tekla
  • Desktop applications
  • File management software
  • Project management software
  • Computer-aided design (CAD)
  • Unigraphics
  • AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • SolidWorks software
  • MS Office
  • MS Windows
  • Spreadsheet

Specialization or experience

3D Modeling

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting

Personal suitability

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Organized
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you live near the job location?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

  • Early morning
  • Evening

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

  • Morning
  • On call
  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Overtime available

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Engineering Design And Drafting Technologist is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Drafting Technologists
METHODICAL

Interest in supervising and training other technologists, technicians and draftspersons; and in ensuring that drawings conform to specifications

INNOVATIVE

Interest in analyzing data to complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets

OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to operate computer assisted design (CAD) and drafting workstations, and to check and verify conformance of drawings to design data

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Interest Codes

Drafting Technicians
METHODICAL

Interest in compiling data on dimensions, locations, elevations, cross-sections, projections and other details to verify completeness and accuracy of final drawings

INNOVATIVE

Interest in assisting technologists and engineers to prepare engineering drawings, diagrams and layouts

OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to operate computer-assisted drafting equipment and conventional drafting stations, and to use measuring instruments

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The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

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Selected abilities

Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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