Type of position: Regular
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.
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
- Access to a leadership program
- A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
- A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy
- Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
- Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, and more
- A growing business with many opportunities
- An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
- On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA
About BBA
For over 45 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.
Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies , and we have been recognized as a 2024 Best Employer by Mercer .
We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself . Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
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