Saskatchewan Research Council

Design Lead

LocationSaskatoon, SK
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Design Lead


Why SRC?

With more than 350 employees and over 75 years of experience, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is Canada’s second largest research and technology organization. We help clients from across the world solve complex technology challenges, seize new opportunities, and reduce their environmental impact.

Our employees make a difference. We hire people who are passionate about their work because we are passionate about making a positive impact in our province and beyond. We recognize the important value of work-life balance and our employees enjoy generous time off. SRC also offers many other benefits such as flexible retirement and savings options, insured benefits, professional development opportunities, a robust safety program and an outstanding team environment.


Overview

The Saskatchewan Research Council’s (SRC) Rare Earth Element Division has an opening for a Design Lead to coordinate, lead, and drive resolutions of design-related challenges across multiple engineering disciplines.


Accountabilities

Lead and supervise a team of engineering technologists and drafters across multiple disciplines such as mechanical, piping, structural, and architectural.
Coordinate design activities for mining projects, including processing plants, pipelines, storage facilities, and support structures.
Ensure compliance with industry codes, company standards, health & safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
Oversee the preparation of design deliverables such as drawings, models, layouts, specifications, and technical reports.
Work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and construction personnel to align design work with project timelines and budgets.
Provide technical mentorship, coaching, and support to junior designers and CAD technicians.
Oversee and actively facilitate multi-disciplinary design integration including clash detection and review and lead coordination meetings with design teams, project engineers, and construction stakeholders.
Monitor and control workload distribution within the design team and support resource planning.
Prepare 3D models and drawings including, but not limited to, mechanical and piping layouts, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), piping details, isometrics and fabrication drawings.
Support engineering efforts with design concepts, equipment layout and procurement activities.
Provide support during construction and commissioning phases, including responding to inquiries, reviewing shop drawings and resolving design-related issues.


Qualifications

A diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology.
Registered with Technology Professionals Saskatchewan (TPS) as a Professional Technologist (P.Tech.).
More than 7 years of design experience in the mining, oil and gas or heavy industrial sector with demonstrated success resolving multi-disciplinary issues.
More than 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.


Skills

Proficiency in design software (Plant 3D and AutoCAD) and modeling tools relevant to facility design.
Familiarity of design standards and practices for industrial facilities (e.g., National Building Code of Canada and ASME).
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills across engineering disciplines and project phases.
Mechanical aptitude with practical design experience.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards of design quality.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across disciplines in a fast-paced project environment.
Experience working on capital projects involving process equipment is an asset.
Safety oriented.

The chosen candidate will also be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to SRC prior to the commencement of any employment duties. The Criminal Record Check must have been executed within the preceding 30 days of receipt.


This position is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.


Deadline to apply is May 19, 2025.

To Apply: Please apply with your resume and cover letter via the careers section of our website www.src.sk.ca/careers

Please indicate on your application where you heard about the position as SRC works with several partners to support an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to engage and empower all people so they can successfully achieve their professional goals.


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