Job Description Overview We are seeking a Lead Layout Designer to join our team in Henderson, NV to support the continued growth of its Plant Engineering - Minerals & Metals business. The Henderson office supports mining, industrial and heavy process projects across North America, including concentrators, material handling systems, processing plants and large‑scale industrial facilities. The team works on projects from early studies through detailed engineering and construction support, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams across the U.S. and Canada. AtkinsRéalis offers a dynamic, technically driven environment focused on professional growth, leadership development, and knowledge sharing through strong communities of practice across North America. Your role 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 to support design decisions. Review vendor drawings to verify compliance with engineering design requirements prior to fabrication. Participate in and lead 3D model and design reviews. Ensure interdisciplinary coordination with process, structural, civil, electrical, and instrumentation teams. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate and timely exchange of design information while meeting departmental and client standards. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to layout project teams. Lead and manage large teams of designers, including task assignment and work supervision. Prepare man-hour estimates and determine layout staffing requirements for projects. Contribute to project cost estimates and budgeting activities. Ensure the technical accuracy, completeness, and overall quality of all layout deliverables. Conduct layout technical quality audits across multiple projects. Support construction, commissioning, and field activities as required. Participate in field engineering activities and site assignments as required. Maintain, update, and improve equipment libraries, departmental standards, and procedures. Develop and recommend enhancements to design standards to reduce costs, improve quality, and support efficient plant maintenance. About you College diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent. 12-15+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering design, with a strong emphasis on layout design for heavy industrial and/or mining projects. Experience within a consulting engineering environment is required. Proven experience delivering projects in mining, heavy industrial facilities, mineral processing plants, or bulk material handling systems (considered a major asset).

Leadership & Discipline Management:

Minimum of 2 years of proven experience as a discipline lead or technical lead on large or complex projects in a supervisory role. Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and manage discipline teams across multiple projects. Ability to oversee team performance, workload, and resource allocation to meet project objectives. Capable of assessing professional effort and providing clear visibility on progress, performance indicators (CPI, SPI), and Estimate to Complete (ETC). Proficiency in relevant engineering and 3D design tools, including Plant3D, Revit, MicroStation, SmartPlant, and Inventor. Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills applied to practical engineering challenges.

Collaboration & Communication:

Fluency in English (spoken and written). Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

People Development & Values:

Commitment to mentoring and developing junior staff and contributing to technical excellence within the group. Demonstrated people-management capabilities aligned with a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven work environment. Rewards & benefits At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact. Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here . About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Additional information Expected compensation range is between $135,000 - $175,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location. Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary. AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here . AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. Note to staffing and direct hire agencies: In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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