Mechanical Drafter - Buildings

Mechanical Drafter

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Industry: Building Consulting Engineering

About the Opportunity: An established building consulting engineering firm in Edmonton is looking to add a Mechanical Drafter to its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in mechanical drafting who wants to contribute to a diverse range of building projects while continuing to develop their technical skills within a collaborative engineering environment.

The firm works across a variety of sectors, including commercial, institutional, residential, and healthcare projects, offering exposure to different building systems and design challenges. You'll work alongside experienced mechanical engineers and designers, contributing to projects from initial design through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise mechanical drawings for HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, and plumbing systems.
• Develop and maintain accurate construction drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Assist with the preparation of mechanical layouts, equipment schedules, details, and drawing sets.
• Coordinate mechanical drawings with architectural, structural, electrical, and other building systems.
• Incorporate markups and design changes from engineers and senior designers.
• Assist with drawing reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project standards.
• Support project teams throughout the design and construction documentation process.
• Maintain drawing standards and organized project documentation.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in mechanical drafting, preferably within building consulting engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Revit is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with HVAC and plumbing systems in commercial or institutional buildings.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret technical drawings and markups.
• Understanding of construction documentation and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• A willingness to learn, take direction, and develop within an experienced team.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Diverse project exposure: Work on a variety of commercial, institutional, residential, and healthcare building projects.
• Collaborative environment: Work closely with experienced engineers and designers who can support your technical development.
• Professional growth: Build your drafting and building-systems knowledge while gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle.
• Established consulting practice: Join a firm with an established presence in the building engineering sector and a multidisciplinary approach to project delivery.
• Long-term potential: Develop your skills and explore opportunities to take on greater technical responsibility as your experience grows.

This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented drafter who enjoys producing quality technical work and wants to continue building a career in mechanical building design.