Senior Process Designer

Sedgman; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgman seeks a Senior Process Designer in Vancouver to drive detailed design and documentation for mining and mineral processing projects. You will translate concepts into accurate CAD drawings and lead design reviews with engineers across disciplines.

You will use AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks and related tools to deliver PFDs, P&IDs and plant layouts, ensuring compliance with Sedgman standards and client requirements. This role emphasizes collaboration and design excellence.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of industry experience in drafting/design, preferably mining/mineral processing/heavy industries.
• Experience from conceptual design through to detailed engineering.
• Proven AutoCAD Plant 3D and Navisworks proficiency.
• 3D modelling experience with SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage drafting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design drawings for process plants, equipment, piping systems, utilities and related infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain plant layouts and design documentation from concept to detailed engineering.
• Translate specs, sketches and calculations into accurate design drawings.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to ensure integrated solutions.
• Prepare PFDs and P&IDs and lead design reviews.
• Maintain drawing registers, track progress and manage revisions throughout projects.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with Sedgman standards and client requirements.

Skills

Autonomy

3D modelling

MS Office

Education

Associate Diploma in CAD

Associate Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Navisworks

SolidWorks

Inventor

Advanced Steel

Autodesk Forma

Autodesk Vault

Civil 3D

Plant3D

Job description

Sedgman is currently recruiting for a Senior Process Designer, with hands-on experience working on projects ranging from conceptual design to detailed engineering. This person will be based out of our Vancouver office. The Senior Process Designer will be involved in the entire design process, from concept to detailed design. They will be working on mining and mineral processing projects across the country and internationally, collaborating with engineers to present our clients with unique solutions, producing and maintaining the process design documentation. Come join a growing business and a winning team!

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design drawings for process plants, equipment, piping systems, utilities, and associated infrastructure.

• Develop and maintain plant layouts and process design documentation from concept through detailed engineering phases.

• Translate engineering specifications, sketches, and calculations into accurate and practical design drawings.

• Collaborate with process, mechanical, structural, electrical, and project engineering teams to ensure integrated design solutions.

• Prepare and develop process engineering deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

• Lead design reviews and provide input on constructability, drafting issues, and compliance with engineering standards.

• Maintain drawing registers, track design progress, and manage document revisions throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure all drawings and design deliverables comply with Sedgman standards, client requirements, and industry regulations.

• Support project teams with reporting on design status, resource requirements, and schedule milestones.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, quality management processes, and the development of standard design practices.

• Utilize CAD and engineering design software (e.g., Autodesk, Revit and Bentley applications) to generate and update technical documentation.

• Provide drafting support to the project teams in line with management direction from them whilst maximising individual and teams utilisation.

• 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.

• 7-10 year’s industry experience in a drafting / design consultancy environment, preferably supporting mining, minerals processing, or heavy industries.

• Experience working on projects from conceptual design through to detailed engineering.

• Proven experience and proficiency with AutoCAD Plant 3D and Navisworks

• Professional experience in 3D modelling software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Advanced Steel, Autodesk Forma, Autodesk Vault, Civil 3D and Plant3D will be an asset.

• Ability to work autonomously.

• Previous MS Office skills

What is in it for you?

• Get to work on significant projects for the Canadian 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

$90,000-115,000

Sedgman is a proud equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace that allows all our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success, and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates.

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