Mechanical Mine Layout Designer

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team:

Your role as a Mechanical Designer will involve preparing 3D models, drawings,
and other technical documents predominately for mining projects. In addition to
delivering high-quality service and maintaining positive relationships with
colleagues and clients, you’ll actively contribute to projects within the
mechanical engineering discipline in Ontario, nationally and internationally as
required. As part of our growing Toronto office, you’ll join a fun and
collaborative team that works together to deliver fast-paced projects. We’re
looking for someone who is eager to support team growth, coaching and advance
their career with BBA while enjoying an engaging and supportive work
environment.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Perform

mine plant layout design for studies and detailed design projects of high
complexity

• Design

materials handling and conveyor systems

• Design

of chutes, tanks and plate work

• Design

of mill processing buildings

• Prepare

mechanical layout design and detail drawings

• Coordinate

and manage project drafting and drawing updates

• Prepare

designs using 3D CAD software (Intergraph Smart 3D, AutoCAD,
Solidworks)

• Participate

and contribute to project coordination, internal and client review
meetings

• Coordination

of project specifications with construction documents

• Carry

out technical assignment for projects such as system setup, deliverable
lists, and research

• Manage

mechanical layout budget, schedule, and work power loading

• Support

in the development of project design basis

• Support

the development of project schedules, budgets, and progress metrics

• Manage

mechanical layout budget, schedule, and work power loading

• Communicate

with vendors, carry out vendor reviews and use vendor data efficiently in
designs

• Participate

in site inspections, field reviews, quality assessments and oversee
testing

• Assist

in interpreting the plant PFDs, P&IDs, and plant battery limit
constraints

• Perform

clash detection

• Prepare

and develop proposals

• Mentor

and train junior designers and engineers

• Be

able to work on multiple projects concurrently

• Work

with 3D point cloud scan data

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Thirst

to learn and excel

• Willingness

to work together while having fun

• Constantly

seeking sustainable and agile solutions

• Ability

to see beyond established standards

• Rigour

and ethical

Overview of certifications and job requirements:

• 10+

year’s relevant experience in mechanical layout and design drafting of
mineral processing plants in a multidisciplinary
engineering design environment

• Mechanical

Engineering Technologist/Technician diploma or equivalent

• Gold,

silver, copper, zinc, and lead commodities experience

• Experience

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

• Knowledge

of mechanical codes, building codes and standards

• Experience

in mechanical design of chutes and plate work

• Experience

within a large project, multidisciplinary environment (EPCM an asset)

• Experience

with greenfield and brownfield projects

• Knowledge

of 3D CAD tools such as: Smart 3D, SP3D, Solidworks, CADworx and AutoCAD

• Knowledge

of 3D point clouds considered an asset

• Ability

to travel and perform site work, where required

• Initiative

to identify tasks that need completion and accept the responsibility of
seeing those assignments through to the final stage

• Experience

with mechanical design and layout in hydropower, pulp and paper and clean
energy would be considered an asset

• Thorough

understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to
communicate ideas to others

An overview of BBA’s Total Reward:

• Annual

base salary, based on 40 hours weekly, between $118,200 and $144,500

• Annual

bonus program for all regular employees

• Onsite

mobility premium

• Access

to a time bank

• Cellphone

Program

• Group

insurance plan starting day one including short term and long-term
disability insurance

• Pension

Plan

• Vacation

and sick leave

• Premium offer

through the Employee Referral Program

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base
salary such as, but no limited to: Location of the position, education,
relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment,
qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, you get many benefits:

• Hybrid

work mode

• A

corporate culture that values expertise

• Participation

in innovation projects

• Access

to a profit-sharing program for all regular employees

• Growing

business with many opportunities

• Generous

pension and insurance plan

• On

site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are a priority

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.