Type of position: Régulier
Your future role on our team:
Your role as a Mechanical Designer will involve preparing 3D models, drawings,
and other technical documents predominately for mining projects. In addition to
delivering high-quality service and maintaining positive relationships with
colleagues and clients, you’ll actively contribute to projects within the
mechanical engineering discipline in Ontario, nationally and internationally as
required. As part of our growing Toronto office, you’ll join a fun and
collaborative team that works together to deliver fast-paced projects. We’re
looking for someone who is eager to support team growth, coaching and advance
their career with BBA while enjoying an engaging and supportive work
environment.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
- Perform
mine plant layout design for studies and detailed design projects of high
complexity
- Design
materials handling and conveyor systems
- Design
of chutes, tanks and plate work
- Design
of mill processing buildings
- Prepare
mechanical layout design and detail drawings
- Coordinate
and manage project drafting and drawing updates
- Prepare
designs using 3D CAD software (Intergraph Smart 3D, AutoCAD,
Solidworks)
- Participate
and contribute to project coordination, internal and client review
meetings
- Coordination
of project specifications with construction documents
- Carry
out technical assignment for projects such as system setup, deliverable
lists, and research
- Manage
mechanical layout budget, schedule, and work power loading
- Support
in the development of project design basis
- Support
the development of project schedules, budgets, and progress metrics
- Manage
mechanical layout budget, schedule, and work power loading
- Communicate
with vendors, carry out vendor reviews and use vendor data efficiently in
designs
- Participate
in site inspections, field reviews, quality assessments and oversee
testing
- Assist
in interpreting the plant PFDs, P&IDs, and plant battery limit
constraints
- Perform
clash detection
- Prepare
and develop proposals
- Mentor
and train junior designers and engineers
- Be
able to work on multiple projects concurrently
- Work
with 3D point cloud scan data
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
- Results-driven
- Thirst
to learn and excel
- Willingness
to work together while having fun
- Constantly
seeking sustainable and agile solutions
- Ability
to see beyond established standards
- Rigour
and ethical
Overview of certifications and job requirements:
- 10+
year’s relevant experience in mechanical layout and design drafting of
mineral processing plants in a multidisciplinary
engineering design environment
- Mechanical
Engineering Technologist/Technician diploma or equivalent
- Gold,
silver, copper, zinc, and lead commodities experience
- Experience
in mechanical engineering in mine process plants including knowledge of
mechanical systems, materials, and industry standards
- Knowledge
of mechanical codes, building codes and standards
- Experience
in mechanical design of chutes and plate work
- Experience
within a large project, multidisciplinary environment (EPCM an asset)
- Experience
with greenfield and brownfield projects
- Knowledge
of 3D CAD tools such as: Smart 3D, SP3D, Solidworks, CADworx and AutoCAD
- Knowledge
of 3D point clouds considered an asset
- Ability
to travel and perform site work, where required
- Initiative
to identify tasks that need completion and accept the responsibility of
seeing those assignments through to the final stage
- Experience
with mechanical design and layout in hydropower, pulp and paper and clean
energy would be considered an asset
- Thorough
understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to
communicate ideas to others
An overview of BBA’s Total Reward:
- Annual
base salary, based on 40 hours weekly, between $118,200 and $144,500
- Annual
bonus program for all regular employees
- Onsite
mobility premium
- Access
to a time bank
- Cellphone
Program
- Group
insurance plan starting day one including short term and long-term
disability insurance
- Pension
Plan
- Vacation
and sick leave
- Premium offer
through the Employee Referral Program
BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base
salary such as, but no limited to: Location of the position, education,
relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment,
qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.
At BBA, you get many benefits:
- Hybrid
work mode
- A
corporate culture that values expertise
- Participation
in innovation projects
- Access
to a profit-sharing program for all regular employees
- Growing
business with many opportunities
- Generous
pension and insurance plan
- On
site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are a priority
About
BBA
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.
Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.
Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.
Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.
