Senior Mechanical Designer - US

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves developing mechanical models and documentation for large and small-scale projects in the mining sector. Candidates must have a strong background in Autodesk software and experience in industrial design.

The position offers opportunities for personal growth within a multidisciplinary team and the chance to lead design meetings while shaping the future of mining infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience with design of Mining facilities and infrastructure is a plus.
• Understand and adhere to all applicable drafting standards and verify completeness of design drawings.
• Ability to perform field walks, which may include climbing ladders and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the complete design and documentation package for mechanical deliverables.
• Produce deliverables required for project needs as an individual contributor or as part of a team.
• Lead model and drawing review meetings both internally and externally with clients.

Skills

Experience in an industrial and/or mining environment

Proficient in Autodesk software (AutoCAD, REVIT, Plant 3D)

Ability to communicate effectively

Excellent organizational skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

Education

Associates degree or certificate from an accredited drafting program

Minimum of 8 years of experience in Industrial Engineering design packages

REVIT education or experience

Tools

BIM360 / Autodesk Forma

AutoCAD

Revit

Plant 3D

Inventor

Navisworks

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Energy and Resources team is hiring a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our growing team in the Arizona office but are open to all locations in the United States.

The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and coordinating mechanical models and electronic documents on both large and small-scale projects within the global Mining Sector. This position reports to the Energy and Resources Piping and Mechanical Design Team Lead.

As a Mechanical Designer, you will be part of a multi-talented team focused on designing surface and underground facilities and infrastructure in the mining industry. Your duties will involve daily collaboration with other designers and engineers of our multi-discipline team. You will convey electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural requirements to the team through traditional 2D paper deliverables and/or 3D models (Revit, Plant 3D, Inventor, Navisworks, Autodesk Forma, etc). You will work closely with engineers, project managers and mining specialists as you develop design concepts, create models, and coordinate designs to consider existing conditions and other discipline requirements.

Your Key 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.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 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.

Education and Experience

• Position requires a Mechanical Designer with minimum of 8 years of experience in Industrial Engineering design packages
• Associates degree or certificate of completion from an accredited drafting program preferred (will consider experience in lieu of education).
• REVIT education or experience are required; certifications are a plus.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | AZ | Phoenix
Organization: BC-2554 E&R-US Delivery Center
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 01/06/2026 08:06:05
Req ID: 1006099

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.