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Principal Mechanical Mine Layout Designer

Job in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for: BBA Consultants
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 123000 - 150400 CAD Yearly CAD 123000.00 150400.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Principal Mechanical Mine Layout Designer
Your future role on our team

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

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

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

15+ 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 with in 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 37.5 hours weekly, between $123,000 to $150,400

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

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  For over 40 years,we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice(PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.

Learn more about us by visiting our Linked In page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.

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