Intermediate Industrial Drafter

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

Our Calgary office is growing, and we’re looking for an energetic drafter to join our team. BBA offers exciting and interesting work in the energy, industrial and mining sectors while encouraging self-development. Our focus on developing cutting-edge expertise drives us to search for passionate, innovative and entrepreneurial professionals with remarkable team spirit.

By joining our team as an intermediate industrial drafter, you’ll participate in engineering mandates in the energy and chemicals, power and renewables, mining and metals, and industrial markets. You’ll also contribute to various phases of the design process, from studies to detailed engineering.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Continually develop your skills under the supervision and mentoring of senior technicians and designers
• Draft and plot process and instrumentation diagrams
• Apply BBA and client standards when drafting various types of drawings
• Participate in improving dynamic block libraries and other internal tools

Do your qualities and goals match the BBA culture?

• Results-driven
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Rigorous and ethical
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• Drafting certificate or diploma from an accredited institution
• From 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge and understanding of P&IDs and PFDs.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills with high competency in English (both spoken and written)
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Asset: knowledge of CADWorx P&ID
• Asset: knowledge of MicroStation
• Asset: French and Spanish language skills

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• A vibrant social club with something for everyone
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Custom training and development plans
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.