Senior Mechanical Designer - Mining & BIM Leader

Stantec; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Ten paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our growing team with flexibility for any US location; the role focuses on designing surface and underground mining facilities and infrastructure using 3D and 2D tools. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, ensure design integrity, and drive coordination across engineers and project managers.

Experience in industrial/mining environments is required, with strong knowledge of Autodesk products (AutoCAD, REVIT, Plant 3D,

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial and/or mining environment is required.
• Experience with design of Mining facilities and infrastructure is a plus.
• Experience with BIM360 / Autodesk Forma.
• Proficient to Advanced knowledge of Autodesk software including AutoCAD, REVIT, Plant 3D, Inventor and Navisworks (2021 or higher).
• Experience in AVEVA is a plus.
• Ability to work with point clouds as part of the design process.
• Understand and adhere to all applicable drafting standards and verify completeness of design drawings.
• Understand and follow all requirements for revision progression and quality processes.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings of all disciplines not required but preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform field walks, which may include climbing ladders and walking/standing for extended periods of time.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient in math as it pertains to design work.

Responsibilities

• Working under moderate to minimal supervision of Design Engineers you will be responsible for the complete design and documentation package for mechanical deliverables.
• Produce deliverables as required to fulfill project needs either as an individual contributor or as part of a team of mechanical engineers and designers, dependent upon project size and scope.
• Mechanical deliverables including but not limited to: general arrangements, bulk material handling equipment for aggregates, piping, mining, minerals, and other related industries.
• Utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
• Work from schematics, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Assist other designers with project deliverables.
• Report project progression updates and/or issues to Lead Designers or Project managers.
• Build upon existing point on assisting other designer to - Assist other designers with project deliverables. Lead the work of other Junior and Intermediate Mechanical Designers providing guidance and mentorship.
• Provide material estimates to support Procurement and Estimating efforts
• Lead model and drawing review meetings both internally with Stantec’s team and externally with clients.
• Your primary responsibilities will be designing and drafting in 3D and 2D environments.

Skills

Mining industry experience

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Project documentation

Leadership mentorship

Field field experience

Education

Associates degree or certificate of completion from an accredited drafting program

REVIT education or experience

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Plant 3D

Inventor

Navisworks

Autodesk Forma

BIM360

AVEVA

Microsoft Office

Point clouds

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our growing team with flexibility for any US location; the role focuses on designing surface and underground mining facilities and infrastructure using 3D and 2D tools. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, ensure design integrity, and drive coordination across engineers and project managers.

Experience in industrial/mining environments is required, with strong knowledge of Autodesk products (AutoCAD, REVIT, Plant 3D,