Senior Mechanical Technician, Layout Designer

AtkinsRéalis

Lead Layout Designer supporting mining and industrial projects at AtkinsRéalis, focusing on mechanical layout within a technically driven environment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across North America.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeHenderson • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as Layout Discipline Lead on medium to large mining and industrial projects
Participate in conceptual, pre‑feasibility, feasibility, and detailed engineering studies
Prepare design calculations, design briefs, and supporting technical documentation
Produce conceptual and detailed design sketches
Review and oversee all layout general arrangement drawings and equipment model development
Perform trade-off studies and prepare technical reports
Review vendor drawings to verify compliance with engineering design requirements
Participate in and lead 3D model and design reviews
Ensure interdisciplinary coordination with process, structural, civil, electrical, and instrumentation teams
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to layout project teams
Lead and manage large teams of designers
Prepare man-hour estimates and determine layout staffing requirements for projects
Support construction, commissioning, and field activities as required
Maintain, update, and improve equipment libraries, departmental standards, and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

College diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent
12–15+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering design
Strong emphasis on layout design for heavy industrial and/or mining projects
Experience within a consulting engineering environment
Minimum of 2 years as a discipline lead or technical lead on large or complex projects
Proficiency in relevant engineering and 3D design tools including Plant3D, Revit, MicroStation, SmartPlant, and Inventor
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
Fluency in English (spoken and written)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Short-term disability benefits
Long-term disability benefits
Employer-matched 401(k)
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Leaves of absence options
Flexible work options
Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
Employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

layout designmechanical engineering designdesign calculationstechnical documentation3D modelingtrade-off studiesvendor drawing reviewman-hour estimationstaffing requirements

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringguidanceinterdisciplinary coordinationanalytical skillscritical-thinkingproblem-solving

Certifications

College diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology