Mechanical Layout Designer

Hatch Ltd.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Canada seeks a Mechanical Layout Designer to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG).

You will produce mechanical equipment layouts, models, and drawings under the Lead Mechanical Engineer and execute designs per project criteria. You bring 10+ years in heavy industrial design, with Bentley/OpenPlant/MicroStation proficiency, and the ability to lead small teams and coordinate with client representatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in heavy industrial design and layout.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with Bentley, OpenPlant, or 3D MicroStation.
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and codes relevant to the project.
• Strong deliverable focus with ability to meet quality and schedule objectives within budgets.
• Able to lead small teams, plan and supervise the work of others.
• Understanding of other discipline interfaces and requirements.
• Strong commitment to Safety and Quality.
• Ability to engage and coordinate the design with client representatives.
• Knowledge of project delivery and interdependencies of disciplines.
• Experience with engineering systems coordination and programming (e.g. SQL Server or VBA).
• Experience with greenfield and brownfield interfaces, including constructability.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the production of mechanical equipment layouts, models, and drawings per project requirements.
• Execute designs in accordance with mechanical and layout criteria.
• Prepare 3D equipment modeling and 3D design.
• Coordinate the work of draftspersons and senior draftspersons.
• Generate 2D drawings from the 3D model as required by the project.
• Ensure adherence to project model/drawing procedures.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to the design team.
• Provide regular progress feedback to engineering leadership.

Skills

Lead small teams

Safety and Quality

Client coordination

Strong communication

Travel willingness

Tools

Bentley/OpenPlant/MicroStation

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Mechanical Layout Designer

Date: Aug 7, 2026

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:100033

Job Category:Engineering

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-classproject delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Be responsible for the production of mechanical equipment layouts, models, and drawings in accordance with project requirements and under the supervision of the Lead Mechanical Engineer
• Execute designs in accordance with the mechanical and layout design criteria
• Have sound knowledge in the design of project specific mechanical components or systems, as well as fundamental knowledge of plant processes.
• Assist in interpreting the plant PFDs, P&IDs, and plant battery limits and constraints
• Prepare 3D equipment modeling and 3D design
• Coordinate the work of draftspersons and senior draftspersons in the preparation of contract drawings, record keeping and monitoring
• Generating 2D drawings from the 3D model as required by the project
• Ensure all disciplines are following project model/drawing production procedures and guidelines
• Perform conceptual layout work as well as check drawings prior to release
• Use vendor data, drawings, and information to develop and verify the model
• Create and maintain check sheets for all equipment as vendor data is received. Back model all changes as required.
• Perform clash detection of models with other discipline models
• Provide material quantity takeoffs for estimating purposes or inclusion into bulk commodity purchases and installation contracts
• Conduct operability and maintainability reviews, walkthroughs. Familiarity with HAZOP studies will be an advantage.
• Understanding of project mission including user requirements
• Responsible for managing budgets, schedule and deliverables related to the layout.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to the design team.
• Provide regular feedback to the Overall Engineering Manager and Mechanical Lead on progress with preparation of deliverables.

You bring to the role:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a heavy industrial design and layout. EPCM environment is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with Bentley, Openplant, or 3D Microstation.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, regulations, and codes pertinent to the design and systems related to the project.
• Strong deliverable focus with a proven ability to attain quality and schedule objectives while maintaining budgets.
• Able to lead small teams, plan and supervise the work of others.
• Understanding of other discipline interfaces and requirements.
• Strong personal commitment to Safety and Quality.
• Strong ability to engage and coordinate the design with client representatives.
• Knowledge of project delivery, including the activities, interfaces and interdependence of all project disciplines.
• Knowledge of Engineering systems coordination incl. some knowledge of programming such as SQL Server or VBA.
• Experience with greenfield and brownfield interfaces, including constructability experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willing and able to travel for short durations to various global project offices or to site is considered an asset.

Base salary range: $86,000 - $135,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position
is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.