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FLSmidth is a leading mining equipment supplier supported by a global team of talented and ambitious employees across more than 60 countries.
You will be joining the Downstream Gold product line within the FLSmidth group. This team provides gold and silver recovery systems and equipment to clients around the globe. Our multidisciplinary group includes process, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers, as well as designers, working together to meet the high expectations of our clients.
We engineer high-quality equipment and systems designed to meet the demanding needs of the precious metals industry and support reliable operation for years to come. Our goal is to become the leading equipment and systems provider in the gold and silver recovery market.
Senior Designer Responsibilities
- Develop functional 3D model layouts for ADR and refinery projects by interpreting P&IDs, equipment lists, and process requirements, including equipment arrangement, piping corridors, access platforms, maintenance areas, and material flow paths.
- Create efficient plant layouts that support process requirements, client expectations, constructability, operability, and long-term maintainability.
- Work closely with the Chief Engineer to establish the initial project layout concept and develop it into a usable design foundation for the engineering team.
- Collaborate with process, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers to ensure layouts meet discipline-specific requirements.
- Coordinate with other designers to develop layouts, general arrangement drawings, equipment models, piping layouts, platforms, supports, and related design deliverables.
- Interface with clients to understand site constraints, operating preferences, access requirements, and project-specific layout expectations.
- Coordinate with vendors to incorporate vendor equipment dimensions, maintenance clearances, access needs, connection points, and installation requirements into the project model.
- Evaluate equipment placement and routing to support efficient piping design, material handling, operator access, maintenance access, and safe operation.
- Identify layout conflicts, design risks, constructability concerns, and access limitations early in the project and work with the engineering team to resolve them.
- Support knowledge transfer of specialized ADR and refinery layout practices, standards, and project execution methods.
- Help establish consistent layout practices and design standards for Downstream Gold projects.
- Review and check design work for accuracy, completeness, interdisciplinary coordination, and alignment with project requirements.
- Support project execution by providing layout input during proposal development, detailed engineering, client reviews, vendor coordination, and design reviews.
- Mentor and assist less experienced designers in ADR/refinery layout development, modeling practices, and coordination with engineering disciplines.
- Maintain strong communication with project stakeholders to ensure the design model remains current, coordinated, and suitable as the foundation for downstream engineering deliverables.
What You Bring
- Strong experience developing 3D plant and equipment layouts using SolidWorks.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD for 2D layouts, general arrangement drawings, and design documentation.
- Knowledge of structural steel shapes, including beams, channels, angles, tubing, plate, grating, stairs, platforms, and supports.
- Working knowledge of piping systems and components, including pipe routing, fittings, valves, flanges, supports, and maintenance clearances.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment lists, vendor drawings, and project specifications.
- Experience laying out industrial equipment with consideration for process flow, operator access, maintenance needs, and constructability.
- Strong spatial awareness to coordinate equipment, piping, steel, platforms, and access ways in a functional layout.
- Ability to identify layout conflicts, access issues, piping congestion, and constructability concerns early in design.
- Experience coordinating with engineers, designers, clients, and vendors to resolve design issues.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, accurate, and practical design deliverables.
- Willingness to learn specialized ADR and refinery systems and support knowledge transfer within the team.
- 5–10 years of experience in industrial layout development, equipment arrangement, or plant design.
What we offer
- An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Generous benefits package including health, dental, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options starting on day one.
- A global network of supportive colleagues and opportunities for professional growth.
- Work-life balance supported by a flexible remote work policy, allowing you to focus on both professional and personal priorities.
- Time to recharge through PTO, 10 annual holidays, and parental leave.
- Retirement preparation through a 401(k) plan with company match.
- Financial support for continuing education.
- Annual bonus for Professional Engineering licenses.
- Extra support when you need it through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation lump-sum pay-out, if applicable.
As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.
FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries.
We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.
Join a Global Leader in Mining Technology
FLSmidth is a leading mining equipment supplier supported by a global team of talented and ambitious employees across more than 60 countries.
You will be joining the Downstream Gold product line within the FLSmidth group. This team provides gold and silver recovery systems and equipment to clients around the globe. Our multidisciplinary group includes process, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers, as well as designers, working together to meet the high expectations of our clients.
We engineer high-quality equipment and systems designed to meet the demanding needs of the precious metals industry and support reliable operation for years to come. Our goal is to become the leading equipment and systems provider in the gold and silver recovery market.
Senior Designer Responsibilities
- Develop functional 3D model layouts for ADR and refinery projects by interpreting P&IDs, equipment lists, and process requirements, including equipment arrangement, piping corridors, access platforms, maintenance areas, and material flow paths.
- Create efficient plant layouts that support process requirements, client expectations, constructability, operability, and long-term maintainability.
- Work closely with the Chief Engineer to establish the initial project layout concept and develop it into a usable design foundation for the engineering team.
- Collaborate with process, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers to ensure layouts meet discipline-specific requirements.
- Coordinate with other designers to develop layouts, general arrangement drawings, equipment models, piping layouts, platforms, supports, and related design deliverables.
- Interface with clients to understand site constraints, operating preferences, access requirements, and project-specific layout expectations.
- Coordinate with vendors to incorporate vendor equipment dimensions, maintenance clearances, access needs, connection points, and installation requirements into the project model.
- Evaluate equipment placement and routing to support efficient piping design, material handling, operator access, maintenance access, and safe operation.
- Identify layout conflicts, design risks, constructability concerns, and access limitations early in the project and work with the engineering team to resolve them.
- Support knowledge transfer of specialized ADR and refinery layout practices, standards, and project execution methods.
- Help establish consistent layout practices and design standards for Downstream Gold projects.
- Review and check design work for accuracy, completeness, interdisciplinary coordination, and alignment with project requirements.
- Support project execution by providing layout input during proposal development, detailed engineering, client reviews, vendor coordination, and design reviews.
- Mentor and assist less experienced designers in ADR/refinery layout development, modeling practices, and coordination with engineering disciplines.
- Maintain strong communication with project stakeholders to ensure the design model remains current, coordinated, and suitable as the foundation for downstream engineering deliverables.
What You Bring
- Strong experience developing 3D plant and equipment layouts using SolidWorks.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD for 2D layouts, general arrangement drawings, and design documentation.
- Knowledge of structural steel shapes, including beams, channels, angles, tubing, plate, grating, stairs, platforms, and supports.
- Working knowledge of piping systems and components, including pipe routing, fittings, valves, flanges, supports, and maintenance clearances.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment lists, vendor drawings, and project specifications.
- Experience laying out industrial equipment with consideration for process flow, operator access, maintenance needs, and constructability.
- Strong spatial awareness to coordinate equipment, piping, steel, platforms, and access ways in a functional layout.
- Ability to identify layout conflicts, access issues, piping congestion, and constructability concerns early in design.
- Experience coordinating with engineers, designers, clients, and vendors to resolve design issues.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, accurate, and practical design deliverables.
- Willingness to learn specialized ADR and refinery systems and support knowledge transfer within the team.
- 5–10 years of experience in industrial layout development, equipment arrangement, or plant design.
What we offer
- An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Generous benefits package including health, dental, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options starting on day one.
- A global network of supportive colleagues and opportunities for professional growth.
- Work-life balance supported by a flexible remote work policy, allowing you to focus on both professional and personal priorities.
- Time to recharge through PTO, 10 annual holidays, and parental leave.
- Retirement preparation through a 401(k) plan with company match.
- Financial support for continuing education.
- Annual bonus for Professional Engineering licenses.
- Extra support when you need it through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation lump-sum pay-out, if applicable.
As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.
FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries.
We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Designer
Document your design portfolio for PERM
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for your role. Compile a portfolio that demonstrates specialized skills, UX systems, brand identity at scale, or motion design, that distinguish you from generalist candidates and support the job requirements your employer defines.
Target studios with in-house legal teams
Mid-to-large agencies, tech companies with design orgs, and in-house brand teams at Fortune 500 companies are far more likely to run PERM sponsorship than boutique studios. Look for postings that explicitly list green card sponsorship or that already hold approved LCAs through DOL.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Designer roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may not sponsor, so you focus only on employers already familiar with the PERM process.
Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Senior Designer roles typically require a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field. Cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile for your specific title to confirm the degree requirement and job zone classification before your employer drafts the PERM job description.
Negotiate sponsorship timing before accepting an offer
PERM processing at DOL currently takes over a year before the I-140 even reaches USCIS. Clarify with your employer whether they'll file immediately on hire, after a probationary period, or only at a certain seniority level so you can plan your immigration timeline accurately.
Understand how EB-3 backlog affects your green card wait
For most countries, EB-3 priority dates move with relatively low wait times, but nationals from India and China face multi-year backlogs. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to estimate your wait based on your country of birth and the EB category your employer plans to file under.
Green Card Senior Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Designer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Senior Designer roles typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a closely related field. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or if you have a master's degree and your employer can justify the higher educational requirement in the PERM job description. The distinction matters for your priority date and how long you wait for a visa number to become available.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Senior Designer?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery cap of 85,000 slots, meaning sponsorship isn't guaranteed even if your employer wants to sponsor you. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a two- or three-year work authorization. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification at DOL plus I-140 adjudication at USCIS can take two or more years before you even reach the visa queue, compared to an H-1B that can be effective within months.
How can I find Senior Designer employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Senior Designer roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This is faster and more reliable than manually reviewing job postings, since many employers that sponsor don't always advertise it explicitly. Focusing on companies with existing PERM filing history reduces the risk of investing time in an application process only to discover the employer doesn't sponsor.
What does the PERM labor certification process actually require from my employer for a design role?
Your employer must conduct a supervised DOL recruitment campaign, including placing ads in specific media channels, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for your exact Senior Designer role as defined. The job requirements in the PERM application must match your actual duties and your credentials. DOL audits are common in creative fields, so the job description needs to be precise and defensible, which is why many employers work with immigration counsel before filing.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my PERM application?
Leaving your employer after PERM is filed but before your I-140 is approved generally resets the process, since PERM is employer-specific and non-transferable. Once your I-140 is approved and you've waited 180 days, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar role with a new employer without losing your priority date. For Senior Designers, a role with substantially similar design responsibilities at a new employer typically qualifies under portability.