Reality Capture / Mechanical Designer

About us

RST Engineering is a multidiscipline engineering and project delivery firm built around a simple idea: clients should have direct access to highly experienced people who understand both the technical requirements of a project and what it takes to successfully execute the work in the real world.

We combine engineering expertise, practical solutions and responsive project delivery to help industrial, commercial and infrastructure clients move projects from concept through to execution.

Our team brings decades of experience delivering projects across Western Canada. We have deliberately built RST to be technically capable without becoming bureaucratic — giving our clients senior-level knowledge and experience, while understanding our clients’ needs with a team that remains accountable from the first conversation right through to project completion.

Position Summary

RST Engineering is currently seeking a Reality Capture / Mechanical Designer to join our multidisciplined engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible to:

- Provide leadership, mentoring, guidance and technical expertise to the project team
- Guide the overall technical design of various engineering projects in varying sectors
- Act as Project Manager (as required) being a key liaison with our client on associated projects.
- Develop scopes of work and project estimates
- Support estimates and proposals for submission to clients
- Operate and manage reality capture technologies such as laser scanners, drones, and other photogrammetry tools.
- Collect and process 3D data to develop accurate models, point clouds, and orthophotos using various software suites




- Utilize 3D data in engineering and construction project deliverables with the project teams.
- Develop, update, and manage quality and accuracy through calibration, validation, and documentation of reality capture processes.
- Stay current on current reality capture technologies and develop/train team members
- Produce mechanical/piping layout drawings, piping isometric drawings, tank data sheets, process and instrumentation/control diagrams, specifications and details, and generate bills of materials
- Work within both 2D and 3D model environments utilizing Autodesk products
- Conduct field visits to client facilities to collect site data, support construction, commissioning, and start-up
- Collaborate with the project team comprised of multidiscipline engineers, project managers, designers, and others, to develop drawings and specifications
- Ensure completion of work within allotted schedules and budgets while ensuring high-quality standards are maintained
- Proactively resolve performance, scope, and schedule issues with the PMs as they arise
- Offer support, mentoring, and guidance to other designers
- Develop and maintain positive, sustainable client relationships.




- Grow a complementary team of reality capture designers to support the business needs and grow technical expertise across a variety of multi-disciplined industrial engineering projects.
- Support the business in delivering cost-effective and right size solutions to our clients

Position Requirements

Key Requirements

- Diploma or degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Geomatics Engineering or related technology field.
- 5+ years of experience in reality capture and mechanical and piping modelling and design; survey experience is an asset
- Competent with tools such as Autodesk P3D, Autodesk ReCap, and Leica Cyclone software; Trimble experience is an asset
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- A collaborative mindset with great attention to detail.
- Experience with shop drawing reviews
- Familiarity with North American industry design codes (i.e. API, ASME, etc.)
- Experience in personnel development, mentoring and development is an asset
- Very strong communication skills (verbal and written), and strong collaboration skills with other team members and clients in a multi-disciplined environment
- Experience in a Project Management Role is an asset

RST Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status in Canada. All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in Canada and applicable qualifications to are required for the role.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Saskatoon

Work Location: In person

📌 Reality Capture/Mechanical Designer (Saskatoon)
🏢 RST Engineering
📍 Saskatoon