Mechanical Designer-Mining

EXP; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

EXP is seeking a Mechanical Designer-Mining to join our Mining team across multiple U.S. offices. You will lead a project design group, produce 3D layouts, and ensure deliverables meet client requirements using Microstation OpenPlant and AutoCAD.

We value strong Bentley/OpenPlant/MicroStation experience, mining project background, and a safety-first mindset. EXP offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Technical college graduate with North American mining industry experience.
• 6+ years in heavy industrial design and layout, EPCM preferred.
• Experience in Mineral Mining projects is a plus.
• Strong commitment to Safety and Quality.
• At least 4 years with Bentley/OpenPlant/MicroStation.
• Knowledge of project delivery and cross-disciplinary interfaces.
• Organized, proactive, detail-oriented, with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project design team of designers on mining layouts.
• Produce mechanical layouts and plant design using Microstation V8, OpenPlant, AutoCAD.
• Extract drawings from 3D models.
• Read and comment on equipment drawings and specs.
• Check 3D models and drawings developed by others.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables for layouts.
• Mentor and supervise the design team.
• Coordinate with client representatives and EXP standards.
• Support systems/tools including Bentley software.
• Contribute to proposals and project execution.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mining experience

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Technical college graduate

Tools

Bentley OpenPlant

OpenPlant P&ID

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Job Description At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Be our next Mechanical Designer-Mining!

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of the Mining team, based in the Tampa, Orlando Miami, Atlanta, St Louis, Charleston WV, Houston, Las Vegas, Dallas or Denveroffice.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Ability to be a working lead for a project team of designers forming a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to produce mechanical layouts and plant design using Microstation V8, E3D, AutoCAD, 2-D and 3-D tools for mining projects
• Ability to extract drawings from a 3-D model
• Ability to work and communicate positively within a team
• Understanding of project mission, including Client requirements
• Ensure delivery of 3D model, drawings
• Ability to read, understand, and comment on manufacturer equipment drawings and specifications
• Checking of 3D models
• Checking of 3D models and drawings developed by others
• Responsible for managing budgets, schedule and deliverables related to the layout
• Provide mentorship and supervision to the design team
• Provide support to our systems and tools including the Bentley Suite of software (OpenPlant Modeler, OpenPlant P&ID, etc.)
• Provide regular feedback to the Overall Mechanical Engineering Lead on progress with the preparation of deliverables
• Ability to engage and coordinate the design with client representatives
• Participate and assist in proposal preparations
• Become familiar with EXP standards

What Your Experience Looks Like

• Technical college graduate with North American experience in mining and mineral or similar industries
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a heavy industrial design and layout, EPCM environment is preferred
• Design experience, preferably in the consulting industry, (preference will be given to those candidates with experience in Mineral Mining projects)
• Strong personal commitment to Safety and Quality
• Minimum of 4 years experience with Bentley, Openplant, or 3D Microstation
• Knowledge of project delivery, including the activities, interfaces and interdependence of all project disciplines
• Organized, self-motivated, pro‑active, detail‑oriented, and have good communication skills
• Sound understanding of design, engineering codes and technical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.) products
• AutoCAD, MicroStation experience required
• Extensive knowledge in engineering standards, codes and guidelines and engineering systems coordination
• Knowledge of mining‑related processes a definite asset

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $95,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full‑time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.

About Us

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What Makes Us Different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry‑leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .

About The Team

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at [e-mail] and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.