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At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.
Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.
At our core, we’re a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. From approval and permitting to design and construction management services, we put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create. Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe.
We are a leader in underground hard rock mining engineering and related technology, serving the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world. This is where great ideas and rewarding careers are built.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Stantec’s Energy and Resources team is hiring a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our growing team in the Arizona office but are open to all locations in the United States.
The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and coordinating mechanical models and electronic documents on both large and small-scale projects within the global Mining Sector. This position reports to the Energy and Resources Piping and Mechanical Design Team Lead.
As a Mechanical Designer, you will be part of a multi-talented team focused on designing surface and underground facilities and infrastructure in the mining industry. Your duties will involve daily collaboration with other designers and engineers of our multi-discipline team. You will convey electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural requirements to the team through traditional 2D paper deliverables and/or 3D models (Revit, Plant 3D, Inventor, Navisworks, Autodesk Forma, etc). You will work closely with engineers, project managers and mining specialists as you develop design concepts, create models, and coordinate designs to consider existing conditions and other discipline requirements.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Working under moderate to minimal supervision of Design Engineers you will be responsible for the complete design and documentation package for mechanical deliverables.
- Produce deliverables as required to fulfill project needs either as an individual contributor or as part of a team of mechanical engineers and designers, dependent upon project size and scope.
- Mechanical deliverables including but not limited to: general arrangements, bulk material handling equipment for aggregates, piping, mining, minerals, and other related industries.
- Utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
- Work from schematics, sketches, and verbal instructions.
- Assist other designers with project deliverables.
- Report project progression updates and/or issues to Lead Designers or Project managers.
- Build upon existing point on assisting other designer to - Assist other designers with project deliverables. Lead the work of other Junior and Intermediate Mechanical Designers providing guidance and mentorship.
- Provide material estimates to support Procurement and Estimating efforts.
- Lead model and drawing review meetings both internally with Stantec’s team and externally with clients.
- Your primary responsibilities will be designing and drafting in 3D and 2D environments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in an industrial and/or mining environment is required.
- Experience with design of Mining facilities and infrastructure is a plus.
- Experience with BIM360 / Autodesk Forma.
- Proficient to Advanced knowledge of Autodesk software including AutoCAD, REVIT, Plant 3D, Inventor and Navisworks (2021 or higher).
- Experience in AVEVA is a plus.
- Ability to work with point clouds as part of the design process.
- Understand and adhere to all applicable drafting standards and verify completeness of design drawings.
- Understand and follow all requirements for revision progression and quality processes.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings of all disciplines not required but preferred.
- Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to perform field walks, which may include climbing ladders and walking/standing for extended periods of time.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Proficient in math as it pertains to design work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Position requires a Mechanical Designer with minimum of 8 years of experience in Industrial Engineering design packages.
Associates degree or certificate of completion from an accredited drafting program preferred (will consider experience in lieu of education).
REVIT education or experience are required; certifications are a plus.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | AZ | Phoenix
ORGANIZATION
BC-2554 E&R-US Delivery Center
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION
New Position
TRAVEL
No
SCHEDULE
Full time
JOB POSTING
01/06/2026 08:06:05
REQ ID
1006099
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
INTRODUCTION
At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.
Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.
At our core, we’re a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. From approval and permitting to design and construction management services, we put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create. Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe.
We are a leader in underground hard rock mining engineering and related technology, serving the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world. This is where great ideas and rewarding careers are built.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Stantec’s Energy and Resources team is hiring a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our growing team in the Arizona office but are open to all locations in the United States.
The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and coordinating mechanical models and electronic documents on both large and small-scale projects within the global Mining Sector. This position reports to the Energy and Resources Piping and Mechanical Design Team Lead.
As a Mechanical Designer, you will be part of a multi-talented team focused on designing surface and underground facilities and infrastructure in the mining industry. Your duties will involve daily collaboration with other designers and engineers of our multi-discipline team. You will convey electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural requirements to the team through traditional 2D paper deliverables and/or 3D models (Revit, Plant 3D, Inventor, Navisworks, Autodesk Forma, etc). You will work closely with engineers, project managers and mining specialists as you develop design concepts, create models, and coordinate designs to consider existing conditions and other discipline requirements.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Working under moderate to minimal supervision of Design Engineers you will be responsible for the complete design and documentation package for mechanical deliverables.
- Produce deliverables as required to fulfill project needs either as an individual contributor or as part of a team of mechanical engineers and designers, dependent upon project size and scope.
- Mechanical deliverables including but not limited to: general arrangements, bulk material handling equipment for aggregates, piping, mining, minerals, and other related industries.
- Utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
- Work from schematics, sketches, and verbal instructions.
- Assist other designers with project deliverables.
- Report project progression updates and/or issues to Lead Designers or Project managers.
- Build upon existing point on assisting other designer to - Assist other designers with project deliverables. Lead the work of other Junior and Intermediate Mechanical Designers providing guidance and mentorship.
- Provide material estimates to support Procurement and Estimating efforts.
- Lead model and drawing review meetings both internally with Stantec’s team and externally with clients.
- Your primary responsibilities will be designing and drafting in 3D and 2D environments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in an industrial and/or mining environment is required.
- Experience with design of Mining facilities and infrastructure is a plus.
- Experience with BIM360 / Autodesk Forma.
- Proficient to Advanced knowledge of Autodesk software including AutoCAD, REVIT, Plant 3D, Inventor and Navisworks (2021 or higher).
- Experience in AVEVA is a plus.
- Ability to work with point clouds as part of the design process.
- Understand and adhere to all applicable drafting standards and verify completeness of design drawings.
- Understand and follow all requirements for revision progression and quality processes.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings of all disciplines not required but preferred.
- Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to perform field walks, which may include climbing ladders and walking/standing for extended periods of time.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Proficient in math as it pertains to design work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Position requires a Mechanical Designer with minimum of 8 years of experience in Industrial Engineering design packages.
Associates degree or certificate of completion from an accredited drafting program preferred (will consider experience in lieu of education).
REVIT education or experience are required; certifications are a plus.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | AZ | Phoenix
ORGANIZATION
BC-2554 E&R-US Delivery Center
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION
New Position
TRAVEL
No
SCHEDULE
Full time
JOB POSTING
01/06/2026 08:06:05
REQ ID
1006099
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Mechanical Designer
Verify your degree maps to the role
U.S. consular officers assess whether your Australian engineering qualification directly supports the Mechanical Designer position. A three-year bachelor's in mechanical engineering satisfies the E-3 visa specialty occupation requirement, but a general technology diploma typically won't without supplementary experience documentation.
Target firms with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for engineering and design roles. Consistent LCA activity signals a company already understands E-3 sponsorship obligations and won't need educating during your offer negotiation.
Clarify CAD and software proficiencies upfront
Mechanical Designer roles vary widely by industry, and your specialty occupation case depends on a clear degree-to-duties connection. Specify your SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA credentials in your resume so the employer's LCA job description accurately reflects what you'll actually be doing.
Request the LCA before accepting your offer
Your employer must have a certified LCA from DOL before you can attend a consulate appointment. Confirm the employer is prepared to file promptly after you accept, since LCA certification typically takes seven business days and delays cascade into your start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end preparation
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork through to consulate appointment. This matters most when your employer has no prior E-3 experience and needs a structured process to avoid documentation errors.
Address your I-94 status before switching employers
If you're already in the U.S. on a different visa status, USCIS requires a change of status or a new consulate appointment to activate E-3 authorization with your new Mechanical Designer employer. Don't assume your existing I-94 automatically transfers.
E-3 Visa Mechanical Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Mechanical Designer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title and see which employers have demonstrated willingness to sponsor. Generic job boards don't filter for E-3 readiness, so you end up manually vetting employers who may have no idea the visa exists.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Mechanical Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a directly related field. If the job description accepts any engineering degree or substitutes years of experience for a degree, the specialty occupation argument weakens. The specific duties, not just the job title, determine qualification at the consulate.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for Mechanical Designers?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been fully used, so there's no lottery and no multi-year wait. H-1B visa requires registration in an oversubscribed lottery with roughly 25% selection odds. For Australian Mechanical Designers, the E-3 is the faster, more predictable path, assuming your employer is willing to file the required Labor Condition Application with DOL.
Can my employer use an existing H-1B LCA to support an E-3 application?
No. An LCA filed for H-1B purposes is specific to that visa category and cannot be reused for E-3. Your employer must file a separate LCA designating E-3 classification with DOL before your consulate appointment. The process is straightforward and DOL typically certifies E-3 LCAs within seven business days.