Lead Layout Designer - Mining & Heavy Industry

AtkinsRéalis Group; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 100% vesting

Paid time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Henderson, NV seeks a Lead Layout Designer to drive layout discipline on mining and heavy industrial projects. You will lead a team of designers, oversee 3D model reviews, and ensure constructible, integrated designs across process, civil, electrical, and instrumentation teams.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality layout deliverables for projects from concept to detailed engineering.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 12–15+ years in mechanical design with a focus on layout for heavy industrial/mining projects.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment is required.
• Proven mining/heavy industrial plant experience is a major asset.
• Minimum 2 years as discipline lead or technical lead on large projects.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Plant3D, Revit, MicroStation, SmartPlant and Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Act as Layout Discipline Lead on medium to large mining and industrial projects.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare design calculations, briefs, and documentation.
• Develop conceptual and detailed layout sketches and deliverables.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with design requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and manage layout project teams.
• Develop man-hour estimates and staffing requirements.
• Contribute to project cost estimates and budgeting.

Skills

Layout design leadership

People management

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Education

College diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

Plant3D

Revit

MicroStation

SmartPlant

Inventor

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Henderson, NV seeks a Lead Layout Designer to drive layout discipline on mining and heavy industrial projects. You will lead a team of designers, oversee 3D model reviews, and ensure constructible, integrated designs across process, civil, electrical, and instrumentation teams.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality layout deliverables for projects from concept to detailed engineering.