Lead Layout Mechanical Designer

Lead Layout Designer

We are seeking a Lead Layout Designer to join our team in Henderson, NV to support the continued growth of its Plant Engineering – Minerals & Metals business.

The Henderson office supports mining, industrial and heavy process projects across North America, including concentrators, material handling systems, processing plants and large-scale industrial facilities. The team works on projects from early studies through detailed engineering and construction support, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams across the U.S. and Canada.

AtkinsRéalis offers a dynamic, technically driven environment focused on professional growth, leadership development, and knowledge sharing through strong communities of practice across North America.

• Act as Layout Discipline Lead on medium to large mining and industrial projects.
• Participate in conceptual, pre-feasibility, feasibility, and detailed engineering studies.
• Prepare design calculations, design briefs, and supporting technical documentation.
• Produce conceptual and detailed design sketches.
• Review and oversee all layout general arrangement drawings and equipment model development.
• Perform trade-off studies and prepare technical reports to support design decisions.
• Review vendor drawings to verify compliance with engineering design requirements prior to fabrication.
• Participate in and lead 3D model and design reviews.
• Ensure interdisciplinary coordination with process, structural, civil, electrical, and instrumentation teams.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate and timely exchange of design information while meeting departmental and client standards.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to layout project teams.
• Lead and manage large teams of designers, including task assignment and work supervision.
• Prepare man-hour estimates and determine layout staffing requirements for projects.
• Contribute to project cost estimates and budgeting activities.
• Ensure the technical accuracy, completeness, and overall quality of all layout deliverables.
• Conduct layout technical quality audits across multiple projects.
• Support construction, commissioning, and field activities as required.
• Participate in field engineering activities and site assignments as required.
• Maintain, update, and improve equipment libraries, departmental standards, and procedures.
• Develop and recommend enhancements to design standards to reduce costs, improve quality, and support efficient plant maintenance.

• College diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 12–15+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering design, with a strong emphasis on layout design for heavy industrial and/or mining projects.
• Experience with in a consulting engineering environment is required.
• Proven experience delivering projects in mining, heavy industrial facilities, mineral processing plants, or bulk material handling systems (considered a major asset).
• Leadership & Discipline Management:
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience as a discipline lead or technical lead on large or complex projects in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and manage discipline teams across multiple projects.
• Ability to oversee team performance, workload, and resource allocation to meet project objectives.
• Capable of assessing professional effort and providing clear visibility on progress, performance indicators (CPI, SPI), and Estimate to Complete (ETC).
• Proficiency in relevant engineering and 3D design tools, including Plant3D, Revit, Micro Station, Smart Plant, and Inventor.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills applied to practical engineering challenges.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• People Development & Values:
• Commitment to mentoring and developing junior staff and contributing to technical excellence within the group.
• Demonstrated people-management capabilities aligned with a…