Senior Designer Mechanical / Structural

Cementation Canada

$90K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in drafting and design in the mining or construction sectors.
  • Secondary School Diploma and relevant post-secondary Diploma; Engineering degree is a plus.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD and 3D parametric design software.
  • OACETT registration is considered an asset.
  • Strong understanding of safety standards and compliance in engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Create detailed designs and drafts of underground mine infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure designs meet safety and operational needs.
  • Produce timely deliverables that adhere to project budgets and specifications.
  • Verify design compliance with industry safety codes and standards.
  • Assist in business development activities by preparing conceptual drawings and estimates.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career development and training.
  • Support for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Potential legacy impact on innovative mining projects.
  • Engagement with challenging projects in a collaborative team environment.
Full Job Description
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Design Manager
Location: North Bay, ON
Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000

About this Position

In coordination with the Design Project Lead and in collaboration with the Engineer of Record, the Senior Designer develops "Best for Project" designs for permanent mine facility infrastructure and temporary sinking systems. This role involves conceptualizing, creating, revising, and finalizing drawings and 3D models that are safe, constructible, compliant with standards, and aligned with client operability requirements.

Health and Safety
  • Work in full compliance with all Cementation Health and Safety rules and regulations.
  • Identify health and safety hazards, unsafe conditions or infractions and report them to the Health and Safety Department.
  • Ensure all applicable safety codes and regulations are incorporated into design through appropriate design and use of technology.
  • Act as a safety champion by promoting safe behaviours and integrating safety into all designs produced by the group.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform design and drafting for both permanent and temporary works related to underground mine shafts, facilities, infrastructure, and associated equipment.
  • Develop preliminary layouts, sketches, and conceptual designs through to finished drawings.
  • Produce accurate, clear, and compliant 2D drawings and 3D models in accordance with Cementation Engineering Standards and project specifications.
  • Prepare design documentation, including site plans, general arrangements, plans, elevations, sections, and details for surface and underground works.
  • Ensure dimensional accuracy, proper fit-up, constructability, and compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.
  • Review and check drawings, calculations, and vendor documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Conduct bulk material take-offs and quantity calculations.
  • Research design methodologies and previous project drawings to promote efficiency and consistency.
  • Identify design risks and opportunities to optimize scope, schedule, cost, and safety.

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma.
  • Post-secondary Technician or Technology Diploma (required).
  • Engineering Degree (considered an asset).
  • Minimum 8 years of drafting and design experience.
  • Previous experience in heavy construction, mining, or fabrication environments.
  • OACETT registration (considered an asset).

Assets
  • Expert proficiency in: AutoCAD, Advance Steel, Vault (latest versions)
  • Working knowledge of at least one 3D parametric platform: Inventor, Plant 3D, or equivalent
  • Autodesk Inventor, Revit, and DOCS (considered assets)
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneNote

Travel Requirements:
  • Occasional travel to project sites to support construction activities

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