Drafter / CAD Designer (Industrial)

at  Ekona Power Inc

Ekona Power is a Vancouver-based breakthrough energy technology company developing a novel methane pyrolysis platform for low-cost, clean hydrogen production. We believe this technology will have a significant and positive impact in a world trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address Climate Change. You will be comfortable working in a start-up environment, and have a positive, solution-oriented attitude, working out of our North Burnaby facility.
Along with our innovative technology, we are creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment where your ideas and input count. Ekona offers a flexible work schedule and benefits that include wellness for employees and their families.
Ekona is looking for a skilled and experienced DRAFTER / CAD DESIGNER to join our product development team who will support the design of Ekona’s integrated system process plants.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engineering drafting support for CAD drafting and 3D modelling design using Plant 3D, Navisworks, AutoDesk Vault (PDM) and AutoCAD Electrical.
• 2D and 3D layouts of laboratory plant equipment for in-house construction/assembly.
• 3D layout of plant designs for visualization.
• Drafting of process P&ID drawings.
• Electrical cabinet drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Electrical controls and instrumentation wiring diagrams.
• Support and training to other engineers using AutoCAD products.
• Support for the development of standard Ekona drawings, asset libraries and document templates.
• Support for the development of efficient drafting and design workflows to increase the speed of concept to build design cycles.
• Other drafting and CAD design tasks as identified or required.
• Design document organization and management such as organizing native files according to project standards, maintaining drawing status lists and manage bluebeam review sessions.

You bring:

Technologist diploma, degree or similar education.

• 5+ years experience in CAD drafting and design, preferably within process engineering environments.
• Proficiency with Plant 3D, Navisworks, AutoCAD 2D and AutoDesk Vault (PDM).
• Familiarity with, AutoCAD Electrical preferable.
• Familiarity with reading and creating process P&IDs.
• Familiarity with electrical drawings including cabinet drawings, wiring diagrams as well as network and grounding drawings preferred.
• Experience with industrial process automation system documentation is an asset.
• Exceptional communication abilities both written and verbal.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engineering drafting support for CAD drafting and 3D modelling design using Plant 3D, Navisworks, AutoDesk Vault (PDM) and AutoCAD Electrical.
• 2D and 3D layouts of laboratory plant equipment for in-house construction/assembly.
• 3D layout of plant designs for visualization.
• Drafting of process P&ID drawings.
• Electrical cabinet drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Electrical controls and instrumentation wiring diagrams.
• Support and training to other engineers using AutoCAD products.
• Support for the development of standard Ekona drawings, asset libraries and document templates.
• Support for the development of efficient drafting and design workflows to increase the speed of concept to build design cycles.
• Other drafting and CAD design tasks as identified or required.
• Design document organization and management such as organizing native files according to project standards, maintaining drawing status lists and manage bluebeam review sessions

Purposeful work – we are developing breakthrough technology that transforms the way we produce clean hydrogen to combat climate change.

• Competitive compensation, plus bonus
• Company equity options
• Extended health and dental plan for you and your family
• Health and wellness spending account
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid sick/wellness leave (beyond statutory 5 days)
• Additional holiday time off (Easter Monday, Boxing Day)
• Annual $1,200 professional development training allowance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Staff social functions
• Free snacks
• Free parking
• Great team to work wit