Mechanical Plant Layout Design Specialist

Fluor Corporation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 157,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Canada is seeking a Senior Mechanical Plant Layout Designer to develop and coordinate 2D/3D plant layouts and equipment arrangements for heavy industrial facilities and mining projects. You’ll work in an EPC environment, ensuring layouts are safe, constructible, and cost-effective in FEED, detailed engineering, and construction phases.

You will collaborate with mechanical engineers, piping, civil/structural teams, and project management to deliver design packages, develop MTOs, and ensure

Qualifications

• Need strong communication with management, coworkers, clients, and vendors.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in time-conscious manner.
• Experience with heavy industrial facilities design and EPC environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify 2D/3D plant models using MicroStation, AutoCAD, SP3D.
• Create GA drawings and equipment layout plans.
• Ensure safe, accessible equipment placement respecting maintenance clearances.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year degree

Global equivalent

Tools

SP3D

E3D/PDMS

Smart Plant 3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Job Description

The senior Mechanical Plant Layout Designer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and revising 2D / 3D plant layouts and mechanical equipment arrangements for heavy industrial facilities and mining projects. Working within a multidisciplinary EPC environment, the designer ensures that layouts are safe, constructible, cost‑effective, and aligned with project standards and client requirements.

This role collaborates closely with mechanical engineers, piping designers, civil/structural teams, and project management to deliver high‑quality design packages during FEED, detailed engineering, and construction phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and modify 2D / 3D plant models using tools such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Smart Plant 3D.
• Create equipment layout drawings, general arrangement (GA) drawings, and layout plans
• Ensure safe and accessible equipment placement considering maintenance clearance, operability, and safety regulations.
• Work with mechanical engineers to position rotating and static equipment, including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, tanks, filters, and packaged equipment.
• Interpret vendor drawings, equipment data sheets, and technical specifications to accurately model and place equipment.
• Develop tie-in points, equipment nozzles, and interface details needed for piping routing.
• Interface with piping, structural, electrical, HVAC, and civil teams to maintain discipline alignment in the plant model.
• Participate in model reviews (30%, 60%, 90%) and update the model based on interdisciplinary comments.
• Coordinate layout solutions that support constructability, modularization, and site installation strategies.
• Produce 2D deliverables
• Develop material take-offs (MTOs) and ensure adherence to project and client drafting standards.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes (ASME, API, CSA), safety requirements, and EPC guidelines.
• Review layouts for quality, accuracy, accessibility, and consistency with design intent and standards.

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited two (2) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twenty (20) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twenty-two (22) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
• Practical field experience
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Other Job Requirements

• SP3D, E3D/PDMS, Smart Plant 3D , AutoCAD, MicroStation.
• Ability to perform clash checks and participate in model review sessions.

Preferred Qualifications

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $110,500.00 - $204,500.00

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.