Mechanical​/Piping Design Lead AB

About the Organization

At Local Engineering, we are an Alberta based engineering services provider supporting a select group of recurring clients. Local’s unique approach is to develop a long-term relationship with our clients, becoming the “owner’s engineer” and prioritizing client needs. We have a wide-ranging and diverse client base to help stabilize our workload when some markets are in a downturn. The growing Local Engineering team is small but nimble, with a one-of-a-kind collaborative team environment.

The Mechanical/Piping Design Lead is an exciting and fast paced position with a key focus on functional leadership for the Mechanical/Piping Team. This position has many interconnected but unique focuses and requires an individual with a broad skillset who is results driven and able to take ultimate responsibility of a variety of unique tasks.

The pace of work is fast and changes from day to day, which requires an agile person who can manage and execute many activities simultaneously while striving for continual improvement. This position provides an opportunity for continued growth and career development and requires a motivated individual who can constantly adapt.

• Diploma in piping design and drafting technology such as NAIT Mechanical Engineering Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting Technology (EDDT) discipline, or equivalent, or substantial demonstrated work experience in this field.
• Preference will be given to a candidate with at least 10 years of progressive design experience and demonstrated ability to act in a leadership capacity.
• Proven ability to effectively deliver project designs in brownfield environments.
• Experience both in the operation and setup/configuration of AutoCAD, Plant3D, CADWorx, and Micro Station.
• Experience developing and managing pipe specs, catalogs, project setup configuration files, etc. in Plant3D.
• Experience working with 3D scanning including both scanner operation, stitching, and integration of point clouds into designs.
• Experience providing mentorship to other designers.
• Experience preparing drawings including P&IDs, plot plans, G/As, layouts, isometrics, piping details, and equipment details.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs used to create reports and documents.
• Familiarity with industry codes and client standards and ability to apply them independently.
• Experience with Solid Works, or Inventor is considered an asset.
• Registered as a CET with ASET, or eligible for registration, is considered an asset.
• Site/field based industrial work experience is considered an asset.
• Experience or familiarity with electrical drawings is considered an asset.

The Mechanical Design Lead provides functional leadership for the mechanical design team by establishing design standards, developing technical capability, and driving continuous improvement. The role supports project teams while ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across the department. This role is expected to be approximately a 50/50 split between functional leadership and performing technical work as a Sr. Piping/Mechanical Designer.

• Establish and maintain mechanical drafting and CAD standards across the department.
• Develop and implement best practices for mechanical design, detailing, and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and support to designers on complex or challenging design issues.
• Review and approve updates to design standards, templates, and workflows.
• Act as the subject matter expert for mechanical design methodologies and detailing practices.

• Conduct periodic quality reviews of drawings and design packages to ensure compliance with client standards.
• Identify recurring quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives that reduce design errors and rework.

• Mentor and coach mechanical/piping designers to strengthen technical skills.
• Develop onboarding and training plans for new designers and assist with onboarding.
• Identify individual development opportunities and recommend technical training.
• Share lessons learned and promote knowledge…