This program is open to all prospective students, especially those wishing to become a project manager and those already working in a project management role. Project management professionals are in demand in industry and government. Graduates of the Project Management Certificate (PMC) program will find that the program is well-recognized by employers. Similarly, those who go on to achieve certification as a PMP through the Project Management Institute will find their credential complements their other qualifications and experiences, adding to overall career opportunities.

The Engineering Design Technology curriculum prepares graduates for mechanical and engineering design positions in manufacturing and engineering based industries using advanced 2D and 3D CAD applications. Graduates will work with engineers and technicians to solve technical design problems in the development and manufacturing of products. The curriculum will prepare the designer to balance function, aesthetics, legal issues, ethical issues, manufacturing parameters, market forces, cultural variables and engineering economics to develop marketable products and systems. Specialized topics in dynamic simulation and finite element analysis provide further opportunity for the graduate. Product design and manufacturing processes are emphasized and problem solving and analytical skills are enhanced through projects, often involving team collaboration. Cutting-edge CAD instruction prepares the graduate for today’s work environment with a focus on parametric CAD and digital prototyping applications. Autodesk, Intergraph Bentley Systems are used extensively in the program. In addition to course work specific to the major, mathematics, science, metallurgy, manufacturing materials, communications, and computer applications prepare the graduate for the drafting and design field.

The Engineering Design Technology curriculum prepares graduates for mechanical and engineering design positions in manufacturing and engineering based industries using advanced 2D and 3D CAD applications. Graduates will work with engineers and technicians to solve technical design problems in the development and manufacturing of products. The curriculum will prepare the designer to balance function, aesthetics, legal issues, ethical issues, manufacturing parameters, market forces, cultural variables and engineering economics to develop marketable products and systems. Specialized topics in dynamic simulation and finite element analysis provide further opportunity for the graduate. Product design and manufacturing processes are emphasized and problem solving and analytical skills are enhanced through projects, often involving team collaboration. Cutting-edge CAD instruction prepares the graduate for today’s work environment with a focus on parametric CAD and digital prototyping applications. Autodesk, Intergraph Bentley Systems are used extensively in the program. In addition to course work specific to the major, mathematics, science, metallurgy, manufacturing materials, communications, and computer applications prepare the graduate for the drafting and design field.

Sturgeon Refinery for Northwest Redwater Partnership, Redwater ($8.3Bn est)
Coordinating, executing and closing out all delivery systems, Information Management Plan owner
Implementing standards and work practices to ensure efficient project execution and turnover of data to the client, including exchange and integration of electronic data between systems
Developing iM solutions by collaborating with all project stakeholders and managing iM performance for IT/IS, Engineering Design Systems and Document Control including activities and applications
Performing licensing and system administration functions related to onsite CAD systems and producing implementation and interface documentation.
Providing desktop user support and training and troubleshooting server systems
Engineering project close-out and handover to construction site development and subsequently to client
Managing SharePoint, data repositories, file server directory structures, user access, permission security matrix, backups, database replication, mass storage and connectivity requirements

LNG Project for Apache Corporation, Kitimat ($2.75Bn est)
Configured CAD systems to customer standards, created implementation and interface documentation
Established man-hour estimate for delivery of project systems including budget for resource mapping.
Managed change to establish project team alignment with project and customer needs
Collated and maintained presentation material for Project Engineering Systems for business development and internal viewing
Coordinated project planning and synchronization of project systems implementation and integration during kick-off of project
Facilitated interaction across design system disciplines within the Joint Venture project with multiple engineering companies and platforms

LNG Project for Apache Corporation, Kitimat ($2.75Bn est)
Created CAD setup, support & documentation for design applications for Front End Engineering Design
Supported 3D ASD Opti-Plant pipe router, and coordinated CAD with WP and Solaris Engineering
Performed licensing and system administration related to CAD design systems
Produced implementation and interface documentation, supported AutoCAD 2D systems and produced procedures and drawings
Facilitated interaction across design system disciplines within the joint venture project with multiple engineering companies and platforms

Dover Commercial Project for Brion Energy, Wood Buffalo ($2.5Bn est)
Provided setup, support and documentation for CADD, 3D ASD Opti-Plant, designed and modified pipe class specifications and produced AutoCAD 2D/3D systems, procedures and drawings
Improved cultural awareness across the team through active involvement and collaboration, emphasizing communication across engineering disciplines
Established man-hour estimate for delivery of project systems including budget for resource mapping

Value Well Pad Study for Conoco Phillips Canada, Calgary
Supported CAD for Aveva and Intergraph PDS 3D for final stages and supported users on AutoCAD, PDMS and PDS for project CAD deliverables
Established Autodesk NavisWorks 2010 review models for milestone client reviews

Coordinated Design Technology Service activities from simple software installations to complex programming and automation

Hangingstone Oil Sands Project for Athabasca Oil Corp, Fort McMurray ($750M est)
Addressed project and discipline concerns at engineering meetings, including Mumbai workshare team
Assisted in Calgary/Mumbai work-share, servicing and solving engineering requests
Proactively prepared Material Take-Off reports for all disciplines via MS Access
Created bi-weekly and monthly clash reports for disciplines to review to assist project objectives

NGL Storage and Fractionation Expansion for Plains Midstream Canada, Ft Saskatchewan ($220M est)
Supported Laser Scanning software installations and configurations for project and preparing 3D model reviews and PDS reference models for Piping and Equipment design

Lower Fars Heavy Oil Development Project for Kuwait Oil Co, Kuwait ($4.1Bn est)
Configured 3D Opti-Plant and set up workstation, conducted user training, created directory structures, archives and system recoveries and documented and defined project plans and workflows

Devon Jackfish 3 Central Processing Facility for Devon Energy Corp, Conklin ($1.3Bn est)
Led a team of System Administrators to support project technology requirements
Headed administration for PDS infrastructure including configuration, workstation set-ups, user accounts, project archives and system recoveries support
Established man-hour estimate for delivery of project systems including budget for resource mapping
Examined and interpreted project and customer deliverable requirements to ensure systems met project needs and documented and defined project plans and workflows
Directed JF2-JF3 drawing and Client Commodity Code conversions

Hangingstone Expansion for Japan Canada Oil Sands Ltd, Anzac ($775M est)
Configured 3D Opti-Plant and set up workstation, supported 2D CAD applications, created directory structures, conducted user training and documented and defined project plans and workflows.
Supported Smart Sketch Flow Diagram software and directed project SmartPlant P&ID requirements
Contributed to Engineering meetings to troubleshoot project and discipline concerns

Devon Jackfish 2 Central Processing Facility for Devon Energy Corp, Conklin ($620M est)
Focal point for all PDS issues, documented standards, procedures and workflows and oversaw a team of System Administrators to support project technology requirements
Coordinated systems archival scheduling and synchronization with work-share locations in China
Supported 2D CAD applications including 4500 drawing conversions between platforms

Husky Pikes Peak South Thermal Expansion SAGD, Lloydminster (FEED)
Configured 3D Opti-Plant and set up workstation, supported 2D CAD, conducted milestone model review sessions, structured and conducted user training; documented and defined project plans and workflows