Drafting Summer Student
@ TAQA Group

Calgary, AB
CA$40,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 23 days ago

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Position Overview

The Drafting Summer Student at TAQA Group will work with a team committed to excellence, safety, and sustainability. Reporting to the Manager, Operations Engineering and Process Safety, you will assist our Drafter with a high-volume workload project over the summer term in Calgary.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams in AutoCAD from field red lines
  • Modify existing AutoCAD drawings per project requirements
  • Assess and re-number existing drawings to a new naming convention
  • Populate Document Management System with new and existing drawings

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in an engineering technologist or design/drafting Diploma/Certificate program, returning Fall 2026
  • Good proficiency with AutoCAD, including the ProCAD plant design suite
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Familiarity with common engineering drawing types is an asset
  • Eager to learn with a keen eye for detail

Benefits of Working at TAQA North

Enjoy a great team environment, equal employment opportunities, and a focus on sustainability. TAQA is committed to environmental responsibility and energy transition while supporting professional development and community engagement.

Key skills/competency

  • AutoCAD
  • Drafting
  • Engineering
  • Design
  • ProCAD
  • MS Office
  • P&ID
  • Technical Drawings
  • Project Support
  • Sustainability
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How to Get Hired at TAQA Group

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research TAQA Group's culture: Understand their sustainable energy and safety values.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight drafting and AutoCAD experience.
  • Prepare projects: Showcase design and technical drawing work.
  • Practice common interview questions: Demonstrate industry and teamwork knowledge.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review AutoCAD tutorials and practice drawings.
Familiarize with ProCAD plant design software.
Study engineering drawing types and standards.
Practice using MS Office tools effectively.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork during a challenging project.
Explain how you manage tight deadlines.
Discuss attention to detail in past projects.
Share a learning experience from a mistake.

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