Engineering CAD Designer

- Full time position

- Office hours 8:30AM-5:00PM

Challenge Accepted

It’s through living and breathing these core values that we have been able to build a reputation both for best-in-class service and the strength of our workplace culture. Put simply, our team is committed to doing whatever it takes to help our customers succeed—and that’s why we need professionals with the experience and expertise to broadcast our expertise through in-house marketing, communications and social media initiatives.

This position will play a key role in supporting our engineering and project delivery teams through the creation, modification, and coordination of detailed design drawings and models. The successful candidate will be a creative, analytical, and detail-oriented professional with a strong technical background and a passion for precision.

Position Summary
Working within the Engineering and Operations division, the Engineering CAD Designer will be responsible for the preparation, development, and modification of detailed 2D and 3D engineering designs and drawings based on conceptual and engineered specifications. This includes supporting projects related to noise control, vibration control, and structural/mechanical systems.

Key Duties Include:

· Operate computer-assisted design (CAD) software to create and modify designs

· Ability to generate detailed 3D CAD models from conceptual engineered designs, for

application of noise control, vibration control and structural/mechanical systems.

· This includes existing component models developed from onsite measurement

practices. Proficiency in the Autodesk Design Suite is an asset.

· Prepare and develop engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts,

sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data

· Generate detailed 2D engineering/fabrication drawings. This includes direct

contribution to establishing appropriate drawing standards relevant to Parklane’s

design deliverables.

· Integration/coordination with project BIM teams during detailed design

development.

· Conduct detailed onsite measurements for base modelling development.

· Contribute to interdepartmental standardization, and modelling databases.

· Develop internal design standards based on relevant design codes (ie SMACNA,

ANSI, CSA, etc.).

· Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets

· Maintain a strong connection between design and manufacturing.

· Aid in project on-site work when assigned for coordination, meetings or inspections.

· Produce technical reports for production

· Detailed clash analysis of new system designs with existing site models.

· Motion simulation of multi-part assemblies for client presentation.

· Plan engineering drawings, plans, diagrams or layouts from sketches

· Utilization of various coding platforms for design and process standardization.

· Composition of various project documentation, including product submittals, close

out documentation, and RFI’s.

Other Duties to Consider

· Analyze and prepare formal reports for all web-based traffic data.

· Develop integration strategy of the company's CRM and Marketing Data.

· Prepare marketing reports based on sales trend data.

· Onboard and manage all external service providers (ie SEO, specialized content providers, etc.).

Role Requirements:

· Diploma or degree in Engineering Design, Drafting, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.

· 2–5 years of experience in a CAD design or engineering support role.

· Strong proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD required; Revit, Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar are assets).

· Experience creating both 2D and 3D models and drawings for technical or industrial applications.

· Knowledge of structural or mechanical systems is an asset.

· Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and time-management skills.

· Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

· Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

What We Offer

· Competitive compensation.

· Variable performance bonus program.

· A stellar 100% employer paid benefits program.

· Employee professional development opportunities.

· Hybrid remote work as per company policy.

· A fast-paced and collaborative work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

As one of North America’s leading providers of turnkey mechanical noise control and VIRS solutions, Parklane is on a constant search for top industry talent. Every day we help clients with their sound attenuation and vibration challenges. We do it by leveraging an agile approach to engineering, product manufacturing and implementation.

As an organization, we live and breathe our core values: challenge accepted, work hard/play hard, share the wins/own the losses, and built on client relationships. By sharing ideas and supporting each other at every turn, we’ve built a reputation both for service excellence and the strength of our workplace culture. Put simply, our team is committed to doing whatever it takes to help our customers succeed—and that’s why we need professionals with the experience and expertise to solve complex problems.

POSITION MARY

As a key memSUMber of the Parklane Mechanical team, the Project Manager will ensure the quality execution of engineered noise control and anti-vibration solutions. This role requires collaboration with a team of internal and external engineers and customers to complete assigned work on schedule. The Project Manager will partake or lead discussions with clients and consulting partners and would maintain high levels of accuracy and adherence to engineering standards on all assigned work. The incumbent will be responsible for the successful execution of external projects that they are assigned.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop firm understanding of all committed project deliverables, delivery timelines, and scope of work.

• Develop detailed critical path schedules that align with Client master schedule or Parklane’s committed delivery timelines. Update and communicate schedule as needed to control project risk and provide customer transparency. Scheduling to be completed using Microsoft Project.

• Develop firm understanding of bid project budget (in collaboration with sales department). Work closely with Parklane’s Engineering, Production, and Procurement team to ensure budgets are adhered to or improved upon.

• Coordinate site visits with clients as required. This may require international travel.

• Coordinate the necessary shop drawings submittals with Parklane’s engineering team. Ensure drawings are aligned with bid deliverable.

• Troubleshoot onsite challenges during all phases of the project.

• Read and analyze customer architectural/mechanical drawings, and equipment/system shop drawings to better understand technical deliverables. • Coordinate all subcontractors and project vendors. Ensure compliance with their purchase order terms and Parklane’s/client’s Health and Safety requirements.

• Coordinate all onsite activity as needed (ie cranes, traffic closures, permits, etc.). • Maintain a strong connection between engineering and manufacturing.

• Ensure client relationships are managed throughout the course of the project.

• Identify and respectfully communicate change notices as they arise. Negotiate all final change orders.

• Provide financial project summaries to Engineering Operations Manager on a monthly basis.

• Ensure all project invoicing is completed based on progress payment agreements and schedules.

• Maintain prompt and consistent communication with all customers throughout the entire project delivery.

• Identify scope expansion opportunities on active projects where Parklane may be able to deliver greater value to the client.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Applied Science or Engineering an asset.

• Minimum 3-5 years’ engineering and/or relevant construction experience in Ontario.

• Outstanding organizational, communication, and technical skills, and attention to detail.

• Desire to succeed in a dynamic, progressive organization.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project)

• Proficiency with AutoDesk Suite an asset (Inventor, AutoCAD, NavisWorks, Revit)

• Familiar with noise and vibration measurement methods and standards an asset.

• A proven ability to analyze data, write reports, provide quality control and assurance and present results to clients.

• Comfort with business development initiatives, networking, and client interaction.

• Project Management Professional Certification considered an asset.

• Proven experience in working successfully in a team environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time.

• Use hands to operate computer and various measuring devices.

• Able to climb stairs and service ladders.

• Drive to visit client sites.

• Work in both and office and remote environment.

• Must be able to travel internationally.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation

• Participation in the performance bonus program

• A stellar 100% employer paid benefits program

• Employee professional development opportunities

• Remote work as per company policy

• A friendly work environment