Mechanical Mine Layout Designer

Overview

Your role as a Mechanical Designer will involve preparing 3D models, drawings, and other technical documents predominantly for mining projects. You will deliver high‑quality service, maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients, and actively contribute to projects within the mechanical engineering discipline in Ontario, nationally, and internationally. You will join a fun and collaborative team in our growing Toronto office, supporting team growth, coaching, and advancing your career with BBA in an engaging environment.

Type of Position: Regular

• Perform mine plant layout design for studies and detailed design projects of high complexity.
• Design materials handling and conveyor systems, chutes, tanks, plate work, and 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 in project coordination, internal and client review meetings; coordinate project specifications with construction documents.
• Carry out technical assignments such as system setup, deliverable lists, research.
• Manage mechanical layout budget, schedule, and work‑power loading.
• Support development of project design basis, schedules, budgets, and progress metrics.
• Communicate with vendors, conduct vendor reviews, and leverage vendor data in designs.
• Participate in site inspections, field reviews, quality assessments, and oversee testing.
• Interpret plant PFDs, P&IDs, and plant battery limit constraints.
• Perform clash detection, prepare and develop proposals.
• Mentor and train junior designers and engineers.
• Work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Work with 3D point‑cloud scan data.

• 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.

• 10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical layout and design drafting of mineral processing plants.
• Mechanical Engineering Technologist/Technician diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with gold, silver, copper, zinc, and lead commodities.
• Experience in mechanical engineering for mine process plants, knowledge of mechanical systems, materials, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of mechanical, building codes and standards.
• Experience in designing chutes and plate work.
• Experience with in large, multidisciplinary projects (EPCM an asset).
• Experience with greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Proficiency in 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.
• Initiative to identify tasks, take ownership, and see assignments through to completion.
• Experience with mechanical design and layout in hydropower, pulp & paper, and clean energy considered an asset.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas.

• Annual base salary (40 hrs/week) between $118,200 and $144,500.
• Annual bonus program for all regular employees.
• On‑site 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.

Additional benefits: hybrid work mode; corporate culture that values expertise; participation in innovation projects; profit‑sharing program for all regular employees; growing business with many opportunities; generous pension and insurance plan; on-site health, safety and environment priority.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry. We have 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, offering clients close collaboration and field‑ready support. BBA has earned recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.