Lead Mechanical Designer

Sedgman; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Health and benefits package

Bonus program

Job summary

Sedgman Canada Limited in Vancouver is seeking a Lead Mechanical Designer with hands-on experience from concept to detailed engineering. The role focuses on plant layout design that balances operability, constructability, maintainability and safety across mineral processing projects.

You will lead a team of designers, create 3D models (AutoCAD, Inventor, Advance Steel, Navisworks), review designs, ensure adherence to standards, and drive quality while meeting schedule and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Associate Diploma in CAD / Associate Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years industry experience in a design/consultancy environment, with minimum 3 years supporting mining or mineral processing projects.
• Proven experience developing and coordinating full plant layouts for mining and mineral processing facilities.
• Strong understanding of equipment arrangement, access requirements, material flow, maintenance considerations and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrated experience across multiple mining projects and plant sizes with practical layout solutions from conceptual design through to detailed engineering.
• Strong expertise in AutoCAD 3D software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Advance Steel, Navisworks).
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Previous MS Office skills

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of designers to deliver detailed design of equipment and plant layouts from sketches or specification outlines in the mechanical field under direction of engineers.
• Create 3D designs from complex, multidiscipline engineering concepts.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on complex design challenges, modelling standards, and best practices.
• Conduct and lead design reviews, identifying risks, resolving technical issues, and ensuring compliance with project specifications and client requirements.
• Prepare drawings of designs relating to plant, equipment, services or other facilities or structures.
• Participate in development and continuous improvement of the Quality management process and system.
• Ensure engineering designs follow Sedgman design workflows, systems and procedures.
• Focus on meeting schedule, quality and client satisfaction.
• Check drafting deliverables for accuracy and adherence to design specifications & intent.
• Apply attention and diligence to uphold quality standards and client requirements.

Skills

team leadership

AutoCAD 3D

Plant layout

3D modeling

concept to detailed design

mentorship

MS Office

Education

Associate Diploma in CAD

Associate Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

Inventor

Advance Steel

Navisworks

Job description

Sedgman is currently recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Designer, with hands-on experience on projects ranging from conceptual design to detailed engineering. This person will be based out of our Vancouver office. The ideal incumbent will be a plant layout specialist who can develop cohesive facility designs that balance operational efficiency, constructability, maintainability and safety.

Come join a growing business and a winning team!

The Lead Mechanical Designer works on a diverse array of projects across the Mineral Processing industry. You'll be involved in the entire design process, from concept to detailed design, with a clear focus on Plant Layout expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of designers to deliver detailed design of equipment and plant layouts from sketches or specification outlines in the mechanical field under direction of engineers

• Create 3D designs from complex, multidiscipline engineering concepts.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, offering guidance on complex design challenges, modelling standards, and best practices.

• Conduct and lead design reviews, proactively identifying risks, resolving technical issues, and ensuring compliance with project specifications, relevant standards, and client requirements.

• Comply with the Change Management process for engineering design

• Prepare drawings of designs relating to plant, equipment, services or other facilities or structures.

• Participate in the development and continuous improvement of the Quality management process and system.

• Ensure engineering designs follow the standard Sedgman design workflows, systems and procedures

• Focus on meeting expectations for schedule, quality and client satisfaction

• Check drafting deliverables for accuracy, completeness and adherence to design specifications & intent.

• Apply attention and diligence to uphold quality standards, and client requirements, to complete tasks efficiently.

About You

• Associate Diploma in CAD / Associate Degree in Engineering or equivalent.

• Must have 10+ years industry experience in a design / consultancy environment, with minimum 3 years supporting mining or mineral processing projects.

• Proven experience developing and coordinating full plant layouts for mining and mineral processing facilities

• Strong understanding of equipment arrangement, access requirements, material flow, maintenance considerations and operational efficiency.

• Demonstrated experience across multiple mining projects and plant sizes, with the ability to apply practical layout solutions from conceptual design through to detailed engineering.

• Strong expertise in Auto CAD 3D software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Advance Steel, Navisworks) is essential

• Ability to work autonomously.

• Previous MS Office skills

What is in it for you?

• Get to work on significant projects for the Americas mining industry

• Significant career growth potential

• Access to world leading mentors across disciplines and commodities

• Short term incentives (bonus) program

• RRSP matching

• Health and benefits package

Salary Range

$115,000 - $135,000

Sedgman Canada Limited is part of the CIMIC Group's mineral processing company and is a leading provider of mineral processing and associated infrastructure solutions to the global resources industry.

If you'll looking for more in your next move, you'll find it here: more opportunity to deepen your design expertise, more impact through leadership opportunities, more perspective through multidisciplinary collaboration, and more purpose supporting the resources and critical minerals projects helping shape the future.

We strongly support and encourage candidates with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) to self- identify and apply.

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