Plant Layout Designer
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Process Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Plant Layout Designer
Requisition
Locations:
Plano, TX 75093;
Dundee, MI 48131
Pay Type:
Salary
Position type:
Full-time / Salary
Travel Requirement: 21-30%
About the roleThe plant designer provides state‑of‑the‑art designs for existing and future operating plants during definition, planning and execution phases of CAPEX projects for Cement, Waste Management, Power, Logistic, Aggregate and Ready Mix. This role involves creating safe, timely, cost‑effective design solutions that are understood by stakeholders and aligned with project objectives. The designer collaborates with Engineering Managers, Engineering Discipline Engineers, and other disciplines to ensure comprehensive drawings and documents are delivered efficiently and meet safety and technical standards.
Whatyou’ll accomplish
- Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
- Elaborate and develop, for all project types (greenfield, brownfield, debottlenecking) in PM&E scope and for all project phases, the necessary documents/drawings required for basic engineering and for tendering such as:
- Mass flow diagram (contributes).
- Plot plan, general layout.
- Flow Sheets/Flow chart of the proposed solution(s).
- General arrangement drawings indicating dimensions.
- Equipment list.
- Building schedule.
- Plant section layout.
- Single line diagram.
- 2D and 3D Modeling (Navis Works, Revit, ACAD tools etc.).
- Maintain and extend the plant design database.
- Communication:
Reinforces the use of common language. Identifies, coordinates and disseminates manufacturing educational resources to facilitate shared learning and reinforces good practices. - Perform plant visit and survey to identify interactions/interferences with existing equipment.
- Integrate investment cost reduction guidelines when developing plot plan, general layout, and plant section general arrangement.
- Integrate safety in design methods and principles and country specific standards.
- Define appropriate equipment.
- Develop and optimize design solutions with Group project stakeholders and suppliers.
- Directly accountable for the cost commitments and delivering projects on‑time and within budget and will serve as a liaison between suppliers and the engineering group for effective design and plant optimization.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
- Responsible for layout and design using 3‑D CAD for major plant CAPEX projects ($10MM - $500MM).
- Works directly with market area Operations Managers, Project Engineers and Plant Managers.
- Coordinates with other Performance Specialists (Best Practices and Innovation).
- Coordinates with other functional groups (Safety, Land and Environment).
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
- Education:
Bachelor's degree preferred. - Field of Study:
Civil Engineering. - Required
Work Experience:
3‑5 years.
- Good knowledge in current engineering design standards and tools specific to the cement industry.
- Good knowledge in reading mass flow and flow sheets including basic design principles and design calculations used in the cement industry.
- Familiar with the various processes, material handling and logistic equipment used in the industry; 5 years in design of industrial cement plant facilities.
- Experience in the cement manufacturing sector (working on operations, maintenance, design, new works, or supply of large cement plant projects).
- Basic knowledge in project management.
- IT skills such as 2D and 3D CAD, Navis Works, Revit etc., MS Office and Engineering Base.
- Experience and familiarity with BIM design methodology.
- Strong technical background.
- Disciplined and process‑oriented.
- Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent people‑management skills: ability to influence.
- Strong work ethic.
- Action Oriented.
- Business Acumen.
- Integrity and Trust.
- Organization…
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