Lead Mechanical Engineer - Mining

AtkinsRéalis•Henderson, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Henderson, NV to support the continued growth of its 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. In this role, you will act as Mechanical Discipline Lead on medium to large mining and industrial projects, serving as a technical authority for mechanical systems in concentrators and industrial facilities. You will oversee and ensure the performance of discipline deliverables across assigned projects, assess professional effort, and provide clear visibility of progress and performance indicators. You will also participate in conceptual, pre‑feasibility, feasibility, and detailed engineering studies, lead and supervise the production of engineering deliverables, and prepare or review technical specifications for the procurement and installation of mechanical equipment. The role involves overseeing design calculations, leading the design of tanks, hoppers, chutes, pump boxes, material handling equipment and mechanical structures, reviewing and validating P&IDs, data sheets, and vendor documentation, performing technical evaluations of vendor bids and proposals, supervising and mentoring engineers, designers, and technicians, reviewing and approving design calculations, quantity take‑offs and cost estimates, ensuring interdisciplinary coordination, and supporting construction, commissioning and field activities as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the U.S. (Nevada preferred or ability to obtain through reciprocity).
15+ years of relevant experience in industrial and/or mining projects.
Proven experience as a discipline lead or technical lead.
Solid knowledge of North American codes and standards (ASME, API, ANSI, AISC, etc.).
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
Willingness to mentor junior staff and contribute to technical excellence within the group.
Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Nice To Haves

Strong experience in mining, heavy industrial facilities, mineral processing plants or bulk material handling (major asset).
Proficiency with engineering software such as Pipe‑Flo, CAESAR II, Sidewinder (asset).

Responsibilities

Act as Mechanical Discipline Lead on medium to large mining and industrial projects.
Serve as a technical authority for mechanical systems in concentrators and industrial facilities.
Oversee and ensure the performance of discipline deliverables across assigned projects
Assess professional effort and provide clear visibility of progress and performance indicators (CPI and SPI) for the discipline, as well as ETC.
Participate in conceptual, pre‑feasibility, feasibility, and detailed engineering studies.
Lead and supervise the production of engineering deliverables (calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports).
Prepare or review technical specifications for the procurement and installation of mechanical equipment.
Oversee design calculations (pumping systems, water/air networks, slurry systems, piping stress, etc.).
Lead the design of tanks, hoppers, chutes, pump boxes, material handling equipment and mechanical structures.
Review and validate P&IDs, data sheets, and vendor documentation.
Perform technical evaluations of vendor bids and proposals.
Supervise and mentor engineers, designers, and technicians.
Review and approve design calculations, quantity take‑offs and cost estimates.
Ensure interdisciplinary coordination with process, structural, electrical, civil and instrumentation teams.
Support construction, commissioning and field activities as required.