Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead Mining

Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead Mining
Vancouver, BC, Canada | req
2266 | Posted on: 2/10/2026

Type of position:  Regular

BBA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead for mine process plants to support our continued growth in Western Canada. The selected candidate will play a key role in all phases of engineering projects from front‑end studies through to field implementation with a focus on detailed engineering. As a senior member of the mechanical engineering team, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring technical quality, developing new business opportunities, and fostering team development.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to

Develop mechanical scopes of work, budgets, and proposals

Perform high‑level engineering on major mechanical packages such as crushing and grinding circuits, flotation circuits, leaching circuits, dewatering

Lead mechanical scope on conceptual design studies, pre‑feasibility studies, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering

Be a key team member for small to major brownfield/greenfield mining projects

Participate in site visits, inspections, condition assessments, commissioning, and testing (typical site visits 3‑10 days at a time, up to twenty‑five days a year, negotiable during the interview process)

Provide mentorship and coaching of junior/intermediate engineers, actively sharing knowledge and supporting skill enhancement within the team

Foster a culture of having fun at work while producing high‑quality professional deliverables

Process plant layout design oversight:
Strong asset

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Lifelong learner

Team player, coach and mentor

Strong safety awareness

Enthusiastic about solving technical challenges with collaborative and innovative solutions

Ability to motivate and lead

Prefer a company focused on engineering over construction (BBA does detailed engineering and EPCM projects, we do not do EPC projects)

Overview of certifications and job requirements

Proven track record with strong technical skills as a Mechanical Engineer on mineral process plant projects

Ability to interpret PFD’s and process design criteria from process engineering, oversee plant layouts, mechanical equipment selection, technical bid evaluation and validation, and pump sizing

University degree in Mechanical Engineering

12+ years of relevant engineering experience in the mining sector with a preference for 5+ years in consulting

Must be a registered P.Eng. in Canada

Valid driver’s license

Available for site work and short‑term assignments (3‑10 days at a time up to twenty‑five days a year)

Asset:
Site experience

Asset:
Experience in base and precious metals

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

Annual base salary, based on 37.5 hours weekly, between $130,000 to $210,000

Annual bonification program for all regular employees

Onsite mobility premium

Access to a time bank

Cell‑phone 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

At BBA, you get many benefits

Opportunity to mentor our next generation: we invest in our people and help them develop

A corporate culture that values expertise

Participation in innovation projects

Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally

Access to a profit‑sharing program for all regular employees

Be part of a growing business with many opportunities

Fair utilization/productivity targets that allow for innovation, business development, operations, training, and unassigned time

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 joining the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.

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