Senior/Lead CAD Designer - Mechnical

Our esteemed client, a distinguished leader in the Mining and Industrial sector, is actively expanding their team in Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are looking for qualified Mechanical Designers who thrive in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

Our leading Northern Ontario multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Specialist to champion major heavy industrial and heavy infrastructure projects across the region. In this strategic role, you will serve as the final authority on complex industrial plant layouts and mechanical systems, steering the execution of equipment installations, high-capacity pumping systems, complex piping, and bulk material handling systems. The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 15 years of progressive heavy industrial design mastery, ideally rooted in regional sectors such as mineral processing, mining, or pulp and paper operations. Operating out of our regional hub, you will possess ultimate accountability for complex design deliverables, ensure strict compliance with industrial drafting standards and Northern constructability constraints, and act as a senior technical mentor to elevate our growing regional design team.

Qualifications:

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Graduate of a recognized post-secondary program in Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Civil, or Mining) or a related technical drafting discipline.

• Experience: 10 to 15 years of proven design experience in heavy industrial environments (Mining, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, or Pulp & Paper).

• Standards & Regulations: Good working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code (OBC), ASME piping codes, and structural steel detailing.

• Location Constraint: Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, Thunder Bay, ON, and work full-time on-site.

• Professional Designation: Registration or eligibility for registration with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as a C.Tech. or C.E.T. is considered a strong asset.

What you will get in return:

• Professional and supportive work environment

What you need to do now:

· Apply online or vera.stojkovic@talencity.com

We thank all applicants but due to the volume of applications, we will only be in touch with qualified candidates to discuss next steps.