Plant Designer – Mining & Minerals (3D Modeling)

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

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