Junior Mechanical Designer

bba; Mont-Saint-Hilaire; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm is seeking a designer to work on engineering projects in hydroelectric power, mining, and heavy industry sectors. The role involves creating 3D designs, selecting equipment, and ensuring quality deliverables. Ideal candidates should have a college diploma in mechanical engineering technology, up to five years of experience, and be proficient in both French and English. This position offers various benefits, including an annual salary and group insurance.

Benefits

Annual base salary

Annual premium program for all regular employees

Onsite mobility premium

Access to a time bank

Cellphone program

Group insurance plan starting on day 1

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• Up to five years of experience in relevant fields.
• Advanced level of French for collaboration in Québec.
• Intermediate level of English for collaboration with English-speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Design various systems and equipment in 3D.
• Select equipment for hydroelectric, mining and industrial applications.
• Create layout drawings of mechanical equipment and systems.

Skills

3D design experience

Results-driven

Client-oriented

Problem-solving

Ability to maintain positive peer relationships

Education

College diploma in mechanical engineering technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Revit

SmartPlant3D

CADWorx

Ansys

AutoCAD

Job description

Type of position: Regular

Overview of your future role at BBA

As a designer, you’ll be involved in delivering engineering projects, selecting technology and helping execute projects in the hydroelectric power, mining and heavy industry sectors. You’ll be based at our Mont-Saint-Hilaire or Québec City office. You’ll play a key role in all phases of engineering projects, ensuring exceptional technical quality of deliverables.

Responsibilities

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

Qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Independent and adaptable
• Proficient at problem solving
• Client-oriented
• Ability to maintain positive peer relationships

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 Montréal offices
• Available for short assignments at client sites
• Advanced level of French to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients in Québec.
• Intermediate level of English to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally. The frequency of English use may range from occasional to daily, depending on ongoing projects
• Asset: experience in the heavy industry sector (mining, petrochemicals, energy, etc.)
• Asset: familiar with SolidWorks, Revit, SmartPlant3D, CADWorx, Ansys and AutoCAD applications
• Asset: knowledge of welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, welded assemblies and structural design
• Asset: multidisciplinary knowledge (electricity and automation)

Benefits

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for all regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Access to a time bank
• Cellphone program
• Group insurance plan that starts on day 1, including short-term and long-term disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• A premium through the Employee Referral program

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.