Senior Mechanical Designer

Fluor Corporation; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Designer to develop and optimize plant layouts for mining/metals facilities. You will create layouts for brownfield, greenfield, and revamp projects, coordinating with multiple disciplines across global offices.

The role emphasizes strong communication, collaboration, and a focus on safety, maintainability, and operational efficiency. Contingent position with opportunities for future openings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical design.
• 5+ years in plant layout/design within mining/metals or heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize plant and equipment layouts for mining/metals facilities.
• Ensure proper equipment spacing, accessibility, and maintainability.
• Incorporate maintenance, lifting, and safety access requirements into designs.
• Address material handling systems, logistics routes, and transport flows.
• Prepare plot plans, general arrangement drawings, and 3D models with Piping.
• Coordinate with process, piping, civil, electrical, and control disciplines.
• Review vendor drawings, footprints, and layout documentation.
• Participate in design, constructability, and model reviews.
• Support 3D modeling using industry tools (E3D, SmartPlant 3D).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and project specs.
• Plan layout work and report progress to Mechanical Lead Engineer.

Skills

Plant layout

3D modeling

cross-disciplinary coordination

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

E3D

SmartPlant 3D

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

As Mechanical Designer you will work on various Mining & Metals projects, focusing on the development and optimization of plant layouts. You will be technically responsible for the layout and arrangement of equipment for a wide range of international brownfield, greenfield, and revamp facilities.

You will be working in a team of diverse engineers and designers located across multiple global offices in a multidisciplinary project environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to build and maintain internal and external client relationships are essential.

Contingent Position

This requisition is being maintained to identify potential candidates for future opportunities. By applying, you will be considered for upcoming openings that match your skills and experience.

Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize plant and equipment layouts for mining and metals processing facilities
• Ensure proper equipment spacing, accessibility, and maintainability in line with project and operational requirements
• Incorporate maintenance, lifting, and safety access requirements into layout designs
• Address material handling systems, logistics routes, and transport flows within plant layouts
• Prepare and review plot plans, general arrangement drawings, and 3D models (together with the Piping Discipline)
• Coordinate and interface with process, piping, civil, electrical, and control systems disciplines
• Review vendor drawings, equipment footprints, and layout-related documentation
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and model reviews
• Support 3D modeling activities using industry-standard tools (e.g. E3D, SmartPlant 3D)
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry codes, standards, and project/client specifications
• Plan the execution of layout work, track progress, and report to the Mechanical Lead Engineer

Basic Job Requirements

• Degree in (Mechanical) Engineering or equivalent technical field
• Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience in plant layout/design within the Mining & Metals or heavy industry sector
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Mechanical equipment arrangement and layout principles
  • Maintenance and operational access requirements
  • Industrial plant logistics and material flow
• Experience with 3D layout/design tools
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and design practices
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written; additional European languages (e.g., German/Dutch) are an advantage

Other Job Requirements

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
• Proactive and solution-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Focused on delivering high-quality results in a time-conscious environment
• Ability to coordinate across global teams and stakeholders
• Preferably based in or willing to relocate within Europe

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.