Midlevel Plant Designer Mining and Minerals

Drawbridge; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Drawbridge is seeking an experienced Plant Designer to join our growing mining and minerals engineering team in Greenwood Village, Colorado. You will lead the development of plant layouts, equipment arrangements, and 3D design models for complex facilities, collaborating across disciplines from early design through construction support.

The role emphasizes strong 3D modeling, drafting standards, and coordination with mechanical, piping, structural, and electrical teams to ensure constructability

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in plant design, mining, or minerals processing.
• Strong 3D modeling and plant layout experience with CAD tools.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines in a 3D environment.
• Familiarity with NI 43-101 and/or SK1300 reporting requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare plant layouts, equipment arrangements, 2D drawings, and 3D design models for mining and minerals processing facilities.
• Support project planning activities by collaborating with engineers, project managers, and other design professionals.
• Contribute to PFDs, facility layouts, and equipment general arrangements in early project phases.
• Create and maintain detailed CAD models and construction drawings.
• Review 3D models to identify interferences, improve constructability, and ensure design quality.
• Design complex mechanical systems and components with minimal supervision.
• Assist with material requisitions, bid evaluations, and procurement support.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in CAD/Drafting/Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

Autodesk Plant 3D

3D plant modeling

Job description

Plant Designer – Mining & Minerals

Location: Greenwood Village, Colorado
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Level

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Plant Designer to join a growing engineering team supporting mining, minerals processing, materials handling, and refining projects. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex industrial facilities from early-stage design through detailed engineering and construction support.

The ideal candidate will have strong 3D modeling and plant layout experience, a solid understanding of mechanical systems, and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare plant layouts, equipment arrangements, 2D drawings, and 3D design models for mining and minerals processing facilities.
• Support project planning activities by collaborating with engineers, project managers, and other design professionals.
• Contribute to Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), facility layouts, and equipment general arrangements during early project phases.
• Create and maintain detailed CAD models and construction drawings.
• Navigate and review 3D models to identify interferences, improve constructability, and ensure design quality.
• Design complex mechanical systems and components with minimal supervision.
• Assist with material requisitions, bid evaluations, and procurement support activities.
• Participate in model reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Develop and maintain drafting standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct occasional site visits to support construction activities, resolve field issues, and interpret design documents.
• Prepare progress reports and design documentation as required.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in plant design, industrial facilities, mining, minerals processing, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, drafting principles, design standards, and construction documentation.
• Experience coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines in a 3D modeling environment.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD (2020 or newer).
• Experience with CADWorx and/or Autodesk Plant 3D.
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage detailed 3D plant models in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience modeling mechanical equipment and coordinating interfaces with piping, structural, civil, and electrical disciplines.
• Ability to read, interpret, and utilize engineering documents and drawings developed by other project teams.
• Knowledge of engineering materials and construction practices relevant to industrial facilities.
• Familiarity with NI 43-101 and/or SK1300 reporting requirements is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Additional Requirements

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet project schedules and work occasional overtime when required.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on occasion (up to 10%).

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to work on large-scale mining and minerals projects.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering and advanced 3D design technologies.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth and technical development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Compensation:

$130,000 per year