Senior Mechanical Engineer (Minerals Plant)

Lycopodium; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lycopodium, with offices worldwide, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to deliver accurate design deliverables for mineral processing projects. You will lead mechanical design efforts, interpret specifications, and coordinate with drafting teams while mentoring others and ensuring quality across stakeholders.

The role emphasizes multi-project management, strong communication, and a commitment to upholding high standards of integrity and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in mineral processing or metallurgical plant design.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong technical and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to influence and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate mechanical engineering designs, calculations, and drawing reviews to design intent and standards.
• Manage multiple priorities to meet deliverables on time and within scope.
• Interpret drawings and specifications, documenting scope variations as needed.
• Coordinate with drafting for high-quality outputs; prepare technical documentation and take-offs.
• Evaluate vendor tenders and provide technical recommendations and interface coordination.
• Support project controls with scope, quantities, cost, and schedule documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor teammates, and drive continuous improvement, with ad-hoc travel as required.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project coordination

Communication

Mentoring

Vendor interaction

Multitasking

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

With offices in Australia, Canada, USA, Southern Africa, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina and Peru, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Reporting to the Manager of Engineering - Americas, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the delivery of accurate, professional and compliant design deliverables using Company approved systems and procedures.

The tasks you'll perform

• Deliver accurate mechanical engineering designs, calculations, and drawing reviews aligned with design intent, codes, and standards.
• Manage multiple priorities to achieve agreed deliverables on time, within scope, and to a high professional standard.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and scopes, identifying and documenting scope variations as required.
• Coordinate with and support the drafting team to ensure high‑quality drawing and documentation outputs.
• Prepare technical documentation and engineering deliverables, including scopes of work, specifications, equipment lists, and material take‑offs.
• Evaluate vendor tenders and documentation, providing technical recommendations and interface coordination.
• Support project controls by contributing to documentation related to scope, quantities, cost, and schedule.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, actively supporting team delivery, mentoring, and continuous improvement (with ad‑hoc travel as required).

The expertise you'll bring

• 8+ years’ experience in mineral processing or metallurgical plant design
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem‑solving capability, delivering high‑quality outputs with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to manage priorities, multitask, and deliver work accurately and professionally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with clients, vendors, colleagues, and external providers
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and professional conduct.
• Commitment to mentoring, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

The benefits we’ll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we:

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Provide employees with a variety of additional benefits such as coverage for professional memberships, RRSP matching, healthcare spending account, discount and rewards programs, and much more.

The expected salary range for this role is $110,000 to $140,000. This range is based on the role’s job family and level and reflects a good faith estimate for the role at the time of posting. Your final offer will depend on factors such as market conditions, internal equity and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. We believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects the value you bring to the team.

Lycopodium is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and maintaining a discrimination free workplace, guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Diligence.

We are committed to providing the best possible experience for every candidate by responding to every application. We do not use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates and to ensure fairness; every application is personally reviewed by a member of our team. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact our Recruitment Team and we will work with you to provide the support you need.