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Sr. Mechanical Designer Lead

@ Scovan

Calgary, Alberta

Full-time10+ years experience
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Overview

Scovan is hiring a Senior Mechanical Designer Lead on a full-time basis to lead design projects and drafting deliverables for the emerging energy industry. The role manages project schedules, budgets and resources, reports to the Design Manager, and mentors junior drafters. The posting asks for 10+ years of design and drafting experience, a relevant credential, and proficiency in AutoCAD, CADWorx Plant and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage design projects to meet deadlines and budgets
  • Oversee drafting deliverables aligned with Scovan standards
  • Facilitate weekly model reviews with drafting teams
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Mentor and guide junior drafters

Requirements summary:

  • 10+ years of design and drafting experience
  • Relevant degree, diploma or certificate
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, CADWorx Plant and Microsoft Office
  • Strong leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills

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Employer posting date
2026-10-15
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityLead
DepartmentEngineering
Experience10+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Wellness

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Job description

ABOUT SCOVAN

Scovan provides innovative and sustainable solutions for the emerging energy industry, creating long term value for our partners. This means learning from the past, taking advantage of today and being relentless for the future. Our philosophy of delivering high quality products and services is backed by our unique culture. It’s about hard work, disrupting for the better, figuring it out and doing it all with good vibes and great energy.

Scovan is a value driven organization, and we work hard to cultivate and grow our unique company culture. Our work environment is fast paced, and high energy balanced with camaraderie, creativity, and empowerment. This fosters a safe learning environment that emphasizes working smart, freedom and accountability, communication, and collaboration. We create outstanding work that is never boring, always innovative and rewarding in every sense of the word.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Scovan’s Drafting Team has a mission to deliver innovative designs and high-quality project deliverables. It’s about looking at things from a different perspective, execution and exceeding client expectations. We have a diverse team of creative and knowledgeable designers that are constantly looking at different ways to do things better – to design better.

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Mechanical Designer that not only has technical know-how in design but has the capacity to lead projects and demonstrate best design practices. You will work directly with the project team and will be accountable for maintaining the project schedule, budget and resources.

The role will report directly to the Design Manager.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and manage design projects, ensuring they meet deadlines and budgets
  • Coordinate schedule for paper space deliverables with the Project Manager and Design Team
  • Oversee drafting deliverables, ensuring alignment with Scovan standards
  • Schedule and facilitate internal or external model reviews including weekly meetings with drafting teams to discuss drafting deliverables progress or updates
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success
  • Pursue continuous improvement and innovation in design processes
  • Mentor and guide junior drafters

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 10+ years of design and drafting experience
  • Relevant degree, diploma, or certificate
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, CADWorx Plant, and Microsoft Office
  • Strong leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

WHY WORK AT SCOVAN?

  • You are looking to have a large impact at a growing company and work with a high-performance team on challenging problems that affect the world we live in.
  • Opportunities to Grow & Learn – From career progression opportunities to our Innovation Fellows Program, Scovan fosters an environment for employees to develop themselves and the company.
  • Robust benefits package supplemented with a generous Health Spending Account and Wellness Spending Account
  • Group RRSP matching program
  • Focus on Employee Wellness through our mental health support and onsite gym.
  • Competitive compensation
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work – Scovan’s hours of work are flexible with the goal of enhancing productivity and energizing our work teams.

WHAT SETS US APART?

  • We value high performance, freedom, and responsibility. We are candid and transparent and seek excellence in all that we do.
  • We tackle challenging problems that others have not been able to solve. We produce great results, build practical yet innovative solutions, and use data to push the business forward. We connect people with a vision and purpose.

There is no better time to become a part of the New Energy at Scovan. We continue to revolutionize our approach to projects, engineering, and design – diversifying our reach to become the Canadian leader for the emerging energy industry.

The above description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities of the role, responsibilities and duties may be assigned or adjusted at any time with or without notice.

Scovan Inc. supports an inclusive and diverse workforce. Scovan values and respects the diversity of our team, and we work to create opportunity for each team member to reach their full potential.

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