Intermediate Mechanical Layout Designer, Mining

Your future role on our team Your role as an intermediate mechanical layout designer will consist of preparing 3D models, drawings and other technical documents for mining projects. You’ll also provide quality service and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients by contributing to projects in the mechanical engineering discipline. We’re looking for someone to work within the Mechanical Engineering team to help deliver fast-paced projects, help grow the team and advance their career with BBA.

Type of position: Regular

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

Lead mine plant layout design and perform calculations for highly complex studies and detailed design projects, shaping how client mines are built

Design and detail mechanical layouts, tanks, sheet-metal work and chute work across the mining industry using 3D CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, Smart 3D, CADWorx and AutoCAD

Tackle complex technical challenges, including clash detection, point-cloud modelling, PFD and P&ID interpretation, and vendor coordination to bring designs from concept to construction

Mentor and train junior designers and EITs, strengthening your leadership skills while helping develop the next generation of mining professionals

Take ownership of project coordination, drafting management, schedules and budgets, with a direct impact on project execution and success

Gain hands-on experience with clients and site operations through design reviews, field inspections and quality assessments, while working on multiple fast-paced projects at once

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Results-driven

Thirst to learn and excel

Inspirational leadership

Willingness to work together while having fun

Desire to be in the thick of the action

Ability to look beyond established standards

Strong interest in the world of technology

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

College diploma in mechanical engineering technology (design) or equivalent

From 8 to 15 years of relevant experience in mechanical layout and design drafting of processing plants in a multidisciplinary engineering design environment

Experience in mechanical design in mine process plants, including knowledge of mechanical systems, materials and industry standards

Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts

Experience within a large project, multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM environment

Ability to travel and perform site work, where required

Driver’s licence

Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects

Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec

Asset: experience in mechanical design within the following sectors: hydropower, wind, pulp and paper, clean energy

Asset: knowledge of 3D CAD tools such as Smart 3D, SolidWorks and CADWorx

Asset: Spanish speaking

Asset: experience with AutoCAD, TrueView, Revit and Navisworks

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

Long-term hiring prospects (not just project-based)

Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions

Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management

Participation in innovation projects

A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge

Custom training and development plans