Benefits of a Great Engineer
Why the Right Engineer Makes All the Difference
Engineers are like any other professionals—doctors, lawyers, accountants—you want a good one in your corner. Why? Because the good ones do what most people can’t: they take complex problems and actually solve them. They make your headaches disappear. But the flip side? A bad engineer can create more problems than they solve.
What Can Go Wrong with the Wrong Engineer?
Where do we begin? Poor engineering can wreak havoc on your schedule. Delays are one of the most common complaints across the industry. Some engineers take too long, are indecisive, inexperienced, or simply disconnected from the real-world pressure of getting things done. Many clients are left waiting far too long for deliverables—whether it's drawings, reports, or decisions—because the engineer doesn’t grasp the urgency of the work.
Another common complaint? A lack of common sense. It may sound harsh, but practical thinking isn’t a requirement for acceptance into engineering school. Book smarts and real-world problem-solving don’t always go hand in hand. That’s why many businesses are growing wary of top-of-the-class grads who can’t apply their knowledge outside of a textbook.
We’ve all seen examples: drawings that call for construction methods that are physically impossible—like digging a basement with no way to extract the excavator afterward. Or specifying obsolete materials, like an I-beam size that hasn’t been produced in North America for 30 years, simply because the engineer didn’t take the time to verify availability. The worst part? You often end up paying more to fix the problems caused by the person you hired to solve them.
What Makes Nortech Different?
At Nortech, we take pride in providing real-world, proven problem-solving expertise. Our engineers don’t just sit in a head office bubble—they’ve been in the field, on-site, solving problems firsthand. We've created thousands of drawings, procedures, and reports for clients across industries, and we understand the realities of what can and can’t be done. We get that you can’t afford to wait. We know that efficiency, practicality, and cost-effectiveness matter. We deliver solutions, not more problems. Whether you're in oil & gas, fabrication, resource development, power generation, or heavy lifting—we’ve got you covered. From designing structures to hoist 1,000,000 lbs, to repairs on critical pressure or lifting equipment, to customized machinery design—we have the know-how and track record to get the job done right.
Our team specializes in structural, mechanical, and metallurgical engineering, and we’re proudly licensed across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Northwest Territories, and Yukon.
Frustrated with your current engineering provider? Maybe it’s time for a change.
Give Nortech a call today.