Intermediate to Senior Designer (Heavy Industrial)

TL;DR

Intermediate to Senior Designer (Heavy Industrial): Designing heavy industrial facilities such as cement, lime, and mining plants with an accent on high-quality construction documents and multi-discipline engineering integration. Focus on developing complex structural models in AutoCAD and Revit and coordinating with structural and process disciplines to ensure safe, on-schedule delivery.

Location: On-site in Woodbridge, Ontario (eventual possibility of hybrid)

Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 CAD

Company

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm providing integrated consulting and design solutions across various industrial and commercial sectors.

What you will do

• Develop accurate and coordinated design and construction documents for heavy industrial facilities.
• Collaborate with structural, mechanical, electrical, and process disciplines to ensure seamless model integration.
• Lead the preparation and checking of drawings and models.
• Support field and client coordination to maintain project quality standards and timelines.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy industry (e.g., cement, lime, mining, pulp and paper).
• Extensive proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for producing technical drawings.
• Experience with reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, reinforced masonry, and structural steel systems.
• Knowledge of shallow, deep, and raft foundations, as well as shear wall and braced frame systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for design and specifications.
• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Woodbridge, Ontario.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned company structure.
• Opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals in the heavy industrial sector.
• Collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Occasional travel (approx. 10%) to project sites, including the US.