Mechanical Layout Designer - (Minerals & Metals)

Ausenco Careers; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career advancement opportunities

Parental leave benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Ausenco in the USA is seeking a Mechanical and Layout Technician in Tucson (or Denver) to design and document 2D/3D layouts for mining facilities, coordinate with engineering disciplines, and ensure compliance with project standards.

You will use SmartPlant, AutoCAD, Bentley OpenPlant, OpenPlant P&ID, Navisworks, and Advance Steel for model creation; requires 4–6 years in heavy industrial design and strong CAD skills.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field.
• 4–6 years in heavy industrial design/layout, mining experience preferred.
• Experience with SmartPlant/AutoCAD/AutoPLANT/Microstation.
• Drafting to project design requirements and standards.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary design and maintain standards.

Responsibilities

• Design & Layout Development: 2D/3D layouts for mining projects and large facilities.
• Modeling & Documentation: create 3D models and GA drawings with listed tools.
• Coordination: work with process, mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, instrumentation teams.
• Quality Assurance: audits of 3D models and drawings for compliance.
• Budget & Schedule Management: manage layout-related budgets and deliverables.
• Client Engagement: coordinate with client reps and assist in proposals.

Skills

CAD/3D modeling

Interdisciplinary coordination

Quality assurance

Budget & scheduling management

Education

Technical college or university degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

HEXAGON SmartPlant

AutoCAD

AutoPLANT

Microstation

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 22 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in the USA is growing. We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical and Layout Technician to join our Minerals & Metals business line in either our Tucson or Denver offices. You will be responsible for creating and managing the spatial and mechanical arrangements of equipment, systems, and infrastructure for mining and heavy industrial projects. The role requires strong CAD/3D modeling skills, coordination with multiple engineering disciplines, and adherence to project and client standards.

About the Role

• Design & Layout Development: Produce 2D and 3D mechanical layouts for mining projects, including concentrators, material handling systems, processing plants, and large-scale industrial facilities.

• Modeling & Documentation: Use software such as SmartPlant, AutoCAD, Bentley OpenPlant Modeler, OpenPlant P&ID, Navisworks, and Autodesk Advance Steel to create 3D models, general arrangement drawings, and equipment models.
• Coordination: Work closely with process, mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, and instrumentation teams to ensure accurate, integrated designs.
• Quality Assurance: Review and verify 3D models and drawings for compliance with engineering requirements, conduct technical quality audits, and ensure data integrity.
• Budget & Schedule Management: Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables related to layout work.
• Client Engagement: Coordinate with client representatives, participate in proposal preparations, and provide feedback on deliverables.

About You:

• Educational Background: Technical college or university degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field.

• Experience: Minimum 4–6 years in heavy industrial design/layout, preferably in mining or mineral processing.

• Working knowledge of HEXAGON SmartPlant (preferred) or similar: AUTODESKAutoCAD / AutoPLANT (3D), Microstation.
• Deliver design drafting according to project design requirements as well as the defined regulations, codes, and standards.
• Maintain consistent design drafting standards across project areas by communicating expectations and holding project members to account for standards.
• Facilitate and ensure interdisciplinary co-ordination when developing the model

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:

• Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
• Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary Range: $76,000- $98,000

Join us and work a better way.