Job Description
Job Title:  Design Drafter
Department:  Mechancial
Job Location:  Vancouver
Req Id:  563
Posting Start Date:  6/29/26
Job Description: 

About Us

We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.

We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.

Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Design development and drafting of tender/construction drawings
  • Review of shop drawings and respond to contractor inquiries
  • Perform site visits to verify as-built conditions and gather information for new designs
  • Develop layouts and bills of materials from sketches provided by the design team
  • Identify areas of interferences and develop solutions to minimize materials
  • Provide support to the design team by developing preliminary P&IDs for clarity on flow, equipment, and design parameters

ABOUT YOU

  • Graduate of accredited technology program and computer aided drafting and design
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in piping design and drawing preparation
  • Experience working in engineering consulting
  • Proficient in using 3D Piping software, including AutoCAD and Plant 3D
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
  • Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Proficiency in MS Office and MS Excel

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.

KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.