Designer, Mechanical and Piping (five years of experience or less)

BBA Consultants; Mont-Saint-Hilaire; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Time bank

Cellphone reimbursements

Vacation & sick leave

Employee referral premium

Job summary

BBA Consultants in Quebec invites a Mechanical and Piping Designer (≤5 years experience) to contribute to major electrical engineering projects across mining, hydropower and heavy industry. Work at Montreal or Mont-Saint-Hilaire offices, delivering 3D designs and layout drawings while ensuring high technical quality.

The role emphasizes collaborative problem-solving, site data gathering, on-project equipment selection, and detailed calculations. Fluency in French is expected; English is a plus.

Qualifications

• College diploma in mechanical engineering technology.
• Up to five years of experience.
• Experience with 3D design.
• Advanced French skills to collaborate with other BBA offices/clients in Québec.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks, Revit, SmartPlant 3D, CADWorx, Navisworks and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design various systems and equipment in 3D.
• Work with point clouds (3D scanning).
• Select equipment for mining, industrial and hydropower applications.
• Create layout drawings for mechanical equipment and systems.
• Gather technical information on site.
• Perform detailed calculations.
• Assist more experienced personnel with the technical aspects of complex tasks.
• Prepare plans and specifications based on guidelines.
• Foster a fun and engaging workplace culture while delivering high-quality professional work.

Skills

3D design

French language

English language

Education

College diploma in mechanical engineering technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Revit

SmartPlant 3D

CADWorx

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Designer, Mechanical and Piping (five years of experience or less)

Job available in these locations:

Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC, Canada
Montreal, QC, Canada

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

Join BBA and make the most of your experience by actively contributing to the various stages of major electrical engineering projects, from the start of the business relationship to onsite equipment commissioning.

As a designer, you’ll help deliver engineering projects, select technology and implement projects in the mining, hydropower and heavy industry sectors. You’ll work at our Montréal or Mont-Saint-Hilaire office. You’ll also play a key role in all phases of engineering projects, ensuring exceptional technical quality of deliverables.

This role will give you the opportunity to take the lead while remaining close to the action by working closely with talented people.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to…

• Design various systems and equipment in 3D
• Work with point clouds (3D scanning)
• Select equipment for mining, industrial and hydropower applications
• Create layout drawings for mechanical equipment and systems
• Gather technical information on site
• Perform detailed calculations
• Assist more experienced personnel with the technical aspects of complex tasks
• Prepare plans and specifications based on guidelines
• Foster a fun and engaging workplace culture while delivering high-quality professional work

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
• Rigorous and ethical
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• College diploma in mechanical engineering technology
• Up to five years of experience
• Experience with 3D design
• Available to travel occasionally between the Mont-Saint-Hilaire and/or Montréal offices
• Available for short assignments at client sites
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
• Asset: experience in the heavy industry sector (mining, petrochemicals, energy, etc.)
• Asset: advanced English, both written and spoken, to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English‑speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
• Asset: knowledge of SolidWorks, Revit, SmartPlant 3D, CADWorx, Navisworks, Ansys and AutoCAD applications
• Asset: knowledge of piping, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanized welding and structural engineering

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for all regular employees
• 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 considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• A vibrant social club with something for everyone
• Access to many experts and coaching
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator!
• Custom training and development plans
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home

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. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams 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.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.