Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead Mining

BBA Consultants; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead in Vancouver to oversee mining process plant projects. The role involves leading engineering phases, developing mechanical scopes, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have 12+ years of experience in the mining sector, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and be a registered P.Eng. in Canada. The position offers an annual salary ranging between $130,000 to $210,000 along with various employee benefits including bonuses and insurance plans.

Benefits

Annual bonification program

Access to a time bank

Group insurance plan starting day one

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant engineering experience in the mining sector.
• Must be a registered P.Eng. in Canada.
• Experience in mineral process plant projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical scopes of work, budgets, and proposals.
• Lead mechanical scope on design studies and detailed engineering.
• Participate in site visits and inspections.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Technical mentoring

Safety awareness

Education

University degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Process simulation tools

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead Mining

Vancouver, BC, Canada | req2266 | Posted on: 2/10/2026

Type of position: Regular

BBA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead for mine process plants to support our continued growth in Western Canada. The selected candidate will play a key role in all phases of engineering projects from front‑end studies through to field implementation with a focus on detailed engineering. As a senior member of the mechanical engineering team, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring technical quality, developing new business opportunities, and fostering team development.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to

• Develop mechanical scopes of work, budgets, and proposals
• Perform high‑level engineering on major mechanical packages such as crushing and grinding circuits, flotation circuits, leaching circuits, dewatering
• Lead mechanical scope on conceptual design studies, pre‑feasibility studies, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering
• Be a key team member for small to major brownfield/greenfield mining projects
• Participate in site visits, inspections, condition assessments, commissioning, and testing (typical site visits 3‑10 days at a time, up to twenty‑five days a year, negotiable during the interview process)
• Provide mentorship and coaching of junior/intermediate engineers, actively sharing knowledge and supporting skill enhancement within the team
• Foster a culture of having fun at work while producing high‑quality professional deliverables
• Process plant layout design oversight: Strong asset

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Lifelong learner
• Team player, coach and mentor
• Strong safety awareness
• Enthusiastic about solving technical challenges with collaborative and innovative solutions
• Ability to motivate and lead
• Prefer a company focused on engineering over construction (BBA does detailed engineering and EPCM projects, we do not do EPC projects)

Overview of certifications and job requirements

• Proven track record with strong technical skills as a Mechanical Engineer on mineral process plant projects
• Ability to interpret PFD’s and process design criteria from process engineering, oversee plant layouts, mechanical equipment selection, technical bid evaluation and validation, and pump sizing
• University degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 12+ years of relevant engineering experience in the mining sector with a preference for 5+ years in consulting
• Must be a registered P.Eng. in Canada
• Valid driver’s license
• Available for site work and short‑term assignments (3‑10 days at a time up to twenty‑five days a year)
• Asset: Site experience
• Asset: Experience in base and precious metals

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary, based on 37.5 hours weekly, between $130,000 to $210,000
• Annual bonification program for all regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Access to a time bank
• Cell‑phone program
• Group insurance plan starting day one, including short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Pension plan
• Vacation and sick leave
• Premium offer through the Employee Referral Program

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: we invest in our people and help them develop
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Participation in innovation projects
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
• Access to a profit‑sharing program for all regular employees
• Be part of a growing business with many opportunities
• Fair utilization/productivity targets that allow for innovation, business development, operations, training, and unassigned time

About BBA

For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible, and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national, and international levels.

Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard, and valued—Every day.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender‑neutral language. Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and joining the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.