Junior or Intermediate Designer, Mechanical​/Piping

Junior or Intermediate Designer, Mechanical/Piping
Vancouver, BC, Canada

Type of position:
Regular

Your role on our team

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualities and Values

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

Qualifications /

Job Requirements

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

Benefits & Total Rewards

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

About BBA
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.

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