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Mechanical Designer

@ Actalent

Mississauga, Ontario

$40–$64/hrContract3+ years experienceBilingual
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Overview

Actalent is hiring a contract Mechanical Designer for a client in the mining industry, based in Mississauga with a hybrid arrangement. The role develops 3D models, equipment and piping layouts, and general arrangement drawings for heavy industrial and mining projects. Pay is $40.00 to $64.00 per hour.

Pay:

$40–$64 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Develop 3D models and 2D drawings for mining equipment and piping
  • Incorporate vendor data and maintain equipment check sheets
  • Perform clash detection and multidisciplinary model coordination
  • Take part in 3D model, operability and maintainability reviews
  • Support other offices and sites, including occasional remote travel

Requirements summary:

  • Heavy industrial or plant layout design experience, ideally EPC/EPCM
  • Diploma in engineering design and drafting or related discipline
  • Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation or AutoPlant
  • Mining project experience in large complex facilities
  • Commitment to safety, design quality and constructability
  • OpenPlant P&ID experience is an asset

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Employer posting date
2026-11-13
First seen by our source
2026-11-13
Source record updated
2026-11-13

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Job details

DepartmentEngineering
Experience3+ years
Travelair: minimal · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyEngineering Design, Drafting

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Actalent

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An Engineering and Sciences Services Company | People to Possible

Full company description

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.  Our expertise spans capabilities in engineering including product and manufacturing, systems and software, construction management, environmental, architecture and civil; and power and utilities. We focus on sciences capabilities in laboratory sciences, healthcare, and clinical research. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • Hanover, Maryland 21076, US
Business categories
  • Business Information Systems
  • Business Development
  • Consulting
  • Professional Services
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  • Actalent
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  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Talent Solutions
  • and Services
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Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Our…

FieldValue
IndustryBusiness Consulting and Services
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersHanover, Maryland
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesEngineeringScienceTalent Solutionsand Services
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Job description

Our client, a leader in the mining industry, is looking for an experienced Mechanical Designer to join their team on a contract basis in Mississauga.

Job Description

Join a multidisciplinary Project Delivery Group that supports complex heavy industrial, mining, metals and infrastructure projects across Canada and the U.S. In this role, you will collaborate with engineering and design teams to develop 3D models, equipment layouts, piping layouts and general arrangement drawings through all stages of project delivery. You will gain exposure to large-scale EPC/EPCM projects and work closely with mechanical, piping, structural, civil and other engineering disciplines, contributing to high-profile industrial facilities and process areas.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and update 3D models and 2D drawings for mechanical equipment, piping layouts and general arrangements for heavy industrial and mining facilities.
  • Produce detailed designs and layouts for industrial facilities, equipment and process areas in alignment with project requirements and standards.
  • Incorporate vendor drawings, equipment information and technical data into the design model, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
  • Maintain and update equipment check sheets, revising models and drawings as vendor information and specifications change.
  • Perform clash detection and multidisciplinary model coordination to identify and resolve interferences between mechanical, piping, structural, civil and other systems.
  • Participate in 3D model reviews, operability reviews, maintainability reviews and design walkthroughs to improve constructability, safety and quality.
  • Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure designs meet project, layout and interface requirements.
  • Work independently on assigned design tasks while collaborating with designers, engineers and project teams for guidance and alignment.
  • Support other offices and project sites as required, including occasional travel to remote locations to assist with project delivery.
  • Contribute to a strong safety culture by embedding safety, design quality and constructability considerations into all design work.
  • Assist in the use and improvement of design tools and workflows within Bentley MicroStation, AutoPlant and related 2D/3D design environments.

Essential Skills

  • 35 years of relevant design and layout experience for junior-level roles, 510 years for intermediate-level roles, and 10+ years for experienced-level roles.
  • Proven experience in heavy industrial design and plant layout, ideally within an EPC/EPCM project environment.
  • Diploma or certification in Engineering Design and Drafting or a related discipline.
  • Hands-on mechanical design experience, including the development of piping, equipment and mechanical layouts.
  • Proficiency with Bentley software, specifically MicroStation or AutoPlant, for 2D and 3D design work.
  • Experience producing both 2D drawings and 3D models for industrial projects.
  • Mining project experience, particularly within large, complex industrial facilities.
  • Strong understanding of multidisciplinary model coordination and clash detection processes.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, design quality and constructability in all project deliverables.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with OpenPlant P&ID and/or Design Review software is considered an asset.
  • Exposure to large-scale EPC/EPCM programs involving mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, piping, geotechnical, controls, project engineering and project controls teams.
  • Ability to work effectively in a shared delivery group, supporting multiple projects and locations.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing priorities across multiple tasks and projects.
  • Interest in building a long-term portfolio of complex, high-profile industrial and infrastructure projects.
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mississauga, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $64.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mississauga, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Mississauga,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services dingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives dingénierie et de science grâce à laccès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent léchelle, linnovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, lAsie et lEurope, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers dêtre lune des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de lEngineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de légalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut dancien combattant, dun handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande daccommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou lajustement du processus de demande demploi ou dentrevue à cause dun handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] pour connaître dautres options daccommodement.

Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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