Lead Layout Designer - Minerals and Metals

We are currently looking for aLead Mechanical Layout Designer to join our growing team as we prepare for exciting new execution and study projects

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 22 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our Canadian operations are growing, and we’re seeking a
Lead Layout Designer
to join the
Minerals & Metals
team based in our Burlington, Toronto or Calgary office.

If you have experience in mining or heavy industry and bring a passion for delivering high-quality work, we’d love to hear from you. Being an innovative thinker, detail-oriented, and motivated to succeed will make you a perfect fit for our team. Design experience with mineral processing and a background in consulting or EPCM is preferred.

• Prepare mechanical layouts: study level and execution level drawings in line with project requirements
• Development of mechanical layouts in 2D (Autocad).3D layout an asset.
• Produce layout relevant deliverables such as design criteria, design drawings and reports.
• Deliver design drawings according to project-specific design criteria as well as the defined regulations, codes, and standards.
• Maintain consistent design drafting standards across projects by communicating expectations and holding project members to account for standards.
• Manage a team of layout designers against project schedule and budgeted hours.
• Control and monitor layout budget hours and manpower loading and provide forecast.
• Support proposal managers in providing input into the proposal and estimates.
• Facilitate and ensure interdisciplinary co-ordination when developing layouts or models.
• Comply with all of Ausenco corporate policies and procedures by adopting Ausenco Quality Assurance and Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment policies, procedures and requirements.

• Mechanical Engineering Technician diploma or equivalent.
• 15 year’s relevant experience in Mechanical Layout and design drafting of Mineral Processing Plants within a large project, multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM environment.
• Gold and Copper commodities experience.
• Experience in layout design of mineral processing plants for studies and projects.
• Understanding of major mineral processing equipment and interconnecting equipment and chutework.
• Proficient with Autodesk products (Autocad, Advance Steel, Plant3D) 2d and 3d. Smartplant an asset.
• Able to use vendor data, drawings and information to develop and verify the model.
• Experience in brownfield, greenfield & international projects.
• Knowledge of industry or regulatory standards, regulations and codes relating to the design and systems for projects.
• Well-developed written and oral skills
• Excellent communication skills, detailed-oriented, self-starter, organized, able to work independently to produce drawings within a strict deadline schedule.
• Able to work well, either as lead, part of a team or independently.
• Willingness to travel between downtown Toronto & Burlington locations when necessary
• Experience in Industrial projects is also an asset.

We’re committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:

• Career advancement
  - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship…