Design Engineer – Wash Plants, Crushers & Mining Equipment
Compensation Range: $130,000 – $145,000 (base salary)
Employment Type: Full‑Time, Exempt
Position Summary
A confidential operator in the aggregates and mining sector is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to support the design, modification, and integration of wash plants, crushing systems, screening circuits, and material handling equipment within active mining and aggregate operations.
This role focuses on practical, field‑driven engineering—developing solutions that improve plant throughput, reliability, safety, and maintainability. The Design Engineer works closely with operations, maintenance, and other engineering disciplines to deliver effective designs from concept through construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and engineer wash plants, crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, and associated mining equipment for new installations and plant upgrades
- Integrate new equipment into existing operating aggregate and mining facilities, ensuring minimal disruption to production
- Develop engineering scopes of work, layouts, design drawings, material lists, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates
- Perform field measurements, site inspections, and operational assessments to support accurate and constructible designs
- Produce detailed AutoCAD drawings for plant layouts, structural steel supports, chutes, platforms, and mechanical systems
- Collaborate with mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical disciplines to deliver complete plant solutions
- Act as a technical lead or project engineer on discipline-specific projects involving crushing or wash plant systems
- Work directly with plant personnel to identify bottlenecks, wear issues, maintenance challenges, and capacity constraints
- Support fabrication and construction by resolving design questions and addressing field issues during installation
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 5+ years of engineering experience in mining, aggregates, bulk materials handling, or heavy industrial plant design
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Crushers (jaw, cone, impact), screens, wash plants, and conveyor systems
- Bulk material flow and wear management
- Structural steel design for industrial equipment support
- Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project) preferred
- Working knowledge of:
- Mechanical and hydraulic systems
- Fabrication, erection, and construction methods
- Industrial safety and constructability considerations
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both engineering teams and plant operations
Work Environment
- Combination of office-based engineering and routine travel to active mining and aggregate sites
- Exposure to dusty, dirty environments, heavy equipment, and varying weather conditions
- Must be comfortable working around operating crushers, screens, and wash plants while following safety protocols
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary of $130,000 – $145,000, based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off