Mechanical Plant Layout Designer

Fluor•Vancouver, BC

152d

About The Position

The senior Mechanical Plant Layout Designer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and revising 2D / 3D plant layouts and mechanical equipment arrangements for heavy industrial facilities and mining projects. Working within a multidisciplinary EPC environment, the designer ensures that layouts are safe, constructible, cost‑effective, and aligned with project standards and client requirements. This role collaborates closely with mechanical engineers, piping designers, civil/structural teams, and project management to deliver high‑quality design packages during FEED, detailed engineering, and construction phases.

Requirements

Accredited two (2) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twenty (20) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twenty-two (22) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
Practical field experience
Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
SP3D, E3D/PDMS, Smart Plant 3D , AutoCAD, MicroStation.
Ability to perform clash checks and participate in model review sessions.

Responsibilities

Develop and modify 2D / 3D plant models using tools such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Smart Plant 3D.
Create equipment layout drawings, general arrangement (GA) drawings, and layout plans
Ensure safe and accessible equipment placement considering maintenance clearance, operability, and safety regulations.
Work with mechanical engineers to position rotating and static equipment, including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, tanks, filters, and packaged equipment.
Interpret vendor drawings, equipment data sheets, and technical specifications to accurately model and place equipment.
Develop tie-in points, equipment nozzles, and interface details needed for piping routing.
Interface with piping, structural, electrical, HVAC, and civil teams to maintain discipline alignment in the plant model.
Participate in model reviews (30%, 60%, 90%) and update the model based on interdisciplinary comments.
Coordinate layout solutions that support constructability, modularization, and site installation strategies.
Produce 2D deliverables
Develop material take-offs (MTOs) and ensure adherence to project and client drafting standards.
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes (ASME, API, CSA), safety requirements, and EPC guidelines.
Review layouts for quality, accuracy, accessibility, and consistency with design intent and standards.

Benefits

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment.
Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more.
Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.
At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social.
Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.
Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.
Salary is based upon experience.

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