Job Description
Role: Engineering CAD Technician (Junior)
Annual Salary: $60,000 + Bonus
Who We Are:
Western Global delivers best-in-class storage solutions with speed and precision wherever and whenever power, fuel, and water are needed around the world. Our responsiveness and commitment to customer satisfaction have fueled our significant growth.
Attracting and retaining great people is critical to our strategy. Our values of caring, fearlessness, resilience, responsiveness, and accountability define how we behave and interact internally and with our stakeholders.
We’re proud to be a certified Great Place to Work across all locations! See what our teams say about working for Western on our Careers page.
About the Role:
This position assists our Engineering team in creating and updating technical drawings, models, and documentation. This internship offers hands-on experience in CAD software, engineering design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support ongoing projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Support senior drafters and engineers in developing detailed mechanical designs and drawings in accordance with Western Global standards and procedures using SolidWorks.
Utilize SolidWorks PDM workflow process to maintain internal engineering files.
Model containerised self-bunded fuel storage tanks and produce shop fabrication detail drawings in accordance with relevant standards (UL 142, ULC S601, UL 2085).
Work through all phases of production design from concept development to production drawings.
Interprets PIDs and model piping and pumping packages to produce shop fabrication detailed drawings and production drawings complete with Bill of Materials (BOM).
Communicate effectively and collaborate with engineering team, BDMs and production.
Assist production with all design-related troubleshooting, test fitment and inquiries.
Provide accurate timely designs and drawings through quotation and project phases.
Assist in ensuring Western Global products and design maintains the highest level of safety, quality, efficiency, cost effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
Be responsible, own and drive the engineering drawing production, from start to finish ensuring all engineering drawings are fully compliant with relevant codes, standards, client specifications, while meeting tight deadlines.
Reviewing, analyze, and interpret customer and supplier data and specifications.
What will give you the edge:
High proficiency in SolidWorks and PDM (Version 2025 – SP5 minimum), with experience using AutoCAD or similar software.
Previous experience with 3D CAD design and manufacturing processes is considered an asset.
Understanding of fuel dispensing systems or related industry experience (e.g., mining, oil & gas, pumping systems, fuel tanks, fabrication).
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, specifications, governmental regulations, drawings and job specifications.
Strong understanding of drafting principles, basic manufacturing principles, schematics, documentation, and applicable technical standards.
Ability to interpret technical sketches and translate them into precise digital drawings.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
What can we offer you?
We offer a market competitive pay and benefits program, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skills development, and recognition of achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:
Generous Holiday & Vacation Program: 15 days per year (plus public holidays), raising to 20 days with length of service.
Health Coverage: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans and Health Insurance.
Retirement Planning: RRSP Scheme (Employer match up to 4%).
Personal & Family Time: 1 day Paid Volunteering per year and Enhanced Parental Leave.
Personal and Professional Development opportunities with dedicated budgets for study support.
Annual Salary Reviews and Bonus.
Supportive work environment built on taking care of each other, decisiveness, resilience, responsiveness, and accountability with a reward and recognition scheme (Awardco) based on these values.
Our professional culture, our dedication to our employees, and career opportunities — these are just a few benefits we’re proud to offer. Our employees know every job is critical, and our commitment to each other and our customers drives innovation. Let’s talk about how you’ll fit into our team and how your hard work will be recognized through competitive pay, world-class benefits, and ongoing career development.
Ready to get started?
Let’s talk about how your hard work will be recognized through competitive pay, world-class benefits, and ongoing career development.
Western Global is growing, apply to join our successful team today!
Western Global is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, ****** orientation, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Office/Administrative Physical Demands and Working Environment
The employee must be able to sit for prolonged periods, use standard office equipment, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Work is performed in a variety of environments including offices, workshops and occasionally, event settings. The role requires the ability to maintain situational awareness and comply with all applicable safety policies.
Annual Salary: $60,000 + Bonus
Who We Are:
Western Global delivers best-in-class storage solutions with speed and precision wherever and whenever power, fuel, and water are needed around the world. Our responsiveness and commitment to customer satisfaction have fueled our significant growth.
Attracting and retaining great people is critical to our strategy. Our values of caring, fearlessness, resilience, responsiveness, and accountability define how we behave and interact internally and with our stakeholders.
We’re proud to be a certified Great Place to Work across all locations! See what our teams say about working for Western on our Careers page.
About the Role:
This position assists our Engineering team in creating and updating technical drawings, models, and documentation. This internship offers hands-on experience in CAD software, engineering design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support ongoing projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Support senior drafters and engineers in developing detailed mechanical designs and drawings in accordance with Western Global standards and procedures using SolidWorks.
Utilize SolidWorks PDM workflow process to maintain internal engineering files.
Model containerised self-bunded fuel storage tanks and produce shop fabrication detail drawings in accordance with relevant standards (UL 142, ULC S601, UL 2085).
Work through all phases of production design from concept development to production drawings.
Interprets PIDs and model piping and pumping packages to produce shop fabrication detailed drawings and production drawings complete with Bill of Materials (BOM).
Communicate effectively and collaborate with engineering team, BDMs and production.
Assist production with all design-related troubleshooting, test fitment and inquiries.
Provide accurate timely designs and drawings through quotation and project phases.
Assist in ensuring Western Global products and design maintains the highest level of safety, quality, efficiency, cost effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
Be responsible, own and drive the engineering drawing production, from start to finish ensuring all engineering drawings are fully compliant with relevant codes, standards, client specifications, while meeting tight deadlines.
Reviewing, analyze, and interpret customer and supplier data and specifications.
What will give you the edge:
High proficiency in SolidWorks and PDM (Version 2025 – SP5 minimum), with experience using AutoCAD or similar software.
Previous experience with 3D CAD design and manufacturing processes is considered an asset.
Understanding of fuel dispensing systems or related industry experience (e.g., mining, oil & gas, pumping systems, fuel tanks, fabrication).
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, specifications, governmental regulations, drawings and job specifications.
Strong understanding of drafting principles, basic manufacturing principles, schematics, documentation, and applicable technical standards.
Ability to interpret technical sketches and translate them into precise digital drawings.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
What can we offer you?
We offer a market competitive pay and benefits program, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skills development, and recognition of achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:
Generous Holiday & Vacation Program: 15 days per year (plus public holidays), raising to 20 days with length of service.
Health Coverage: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans and Health Insurance.
Retirement Planning: RRSP Scheme (Employer match up to 4%).
Personal & Family Time: 1 day Paid Volunteering per year and Enhanced Parental Leave.
Personal and Professional Development opportunities with dedicated budgets for study support.
Annual Salary Reviews and Bonus.
Supportive work environment built on taking care of each other, decisiveness, resilience, responsiveness, and accountability with a reward and recognition scheme (Awardco) based on these values.
Our professional culture, our dedication to our employees, and career opportunities — these are just a few benefits we’re proud to offer. Our employees know every job is critical, and our commitment to each other and our customers drives innovation. Let’s talk about how you’ll fit into our team and how your hard work will be recognized through competitive pay, world-class benefits, and ongoing career development.
Ready to get started?
Let’s talk about how your hard work will be recognized through competitive pay, world-class benefits, and ongoing career development.
Western Global is growing, apply to join our successful team today!
Western Global is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, ****** orientation, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Office/Administrative Physical Demands and Working Environment
The employee must be able to sit for prolonged periods, use standard office equipment, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Work is performed in a variety of environments including offices, workshops and occasionally, event settings. The role requires the ability to maintain situational awareness and comply with all applicable safety policies.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Engineering CAD Technician (Junior) position is now open for candidates interested in the Technician Jobs sector. This role in Winnipeg offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Technician Jobs is a plus.
