Junior or Intermediate Designer, Mechanical​/Piping

Junior or Intermediate Designer, Mechanical/Piping

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Type of position:
Regular

Your role as a Mechanical/Piping Designer will involve preparing 3D models, drawings and other technical documents in the mining and hydropower industries. You will deliver high-quality service, maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients, and contribute to projects within the mechanical and piping engineering discipline across British Columbia, nationally and internationally as required. You will join our growing Vancouver office and work with a fun, collaborative team to deliver fast‑paced projects.

• Perform mechanical and piping 3D modelling to generate deliverables such as isometric drawings, general arrangements, plot plans and details as part of piping mandates
• Work with cutting‑edge 3D scanning technology and point clouds
• Collaborate with lead designers and engineers
• Initiate the development of all required discipline deliverables for assigned tasks
• Develop project‑specific criteria or standards
• Collaborate with pipe‑stress engineers on piping design
• Receive and distribute design instructions pertaining to plant design requirements and procedures
• Update PFDs and P&r documents
• When assigned to site, support construction activities by interpreting drawings and specifications, design modifications, scheduling, and system checkout and testing
• Provide support when performing cross‑discipline reviews of drawings and 3D models
• Help conduct internal 3D model reviews
• Communicate with vendors and ensure vendor data is used efficiently in designs
• Actively participate in seeking innovative solutions
• Perform other technical functions to help deliver projects
• Develop your career by working with emerging technologies in mechanical and piping design

• 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
• Rigorous and ethical

• Up to 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical/piping and design drafting in the mining or hydropower sectors
• Diploma in mechanical engineering technology (technologist or technician) or equivalent
• Knowledge of mechanical/piping codes, building codes and standards
• Knowledge of 3D CAD tools such as Smart 3D, Solid Works, CADWorx and AutoCAD
• Initiative to identify tasks that need completion and take responsibility for seeing them through to the final stage
• Ability to work in a multidiscipline project team with a priority on collaboration
• Bilingual (English and French) is not necessary but would be advantageous for this position
• Asset: knowledge of 3D point clouds

• Annual base salary from $60,000 to $110,000
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• On‑site 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 is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry. Our people are the foundation of our success, and their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies. We bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution.

With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field‑ready support.