Plant Design Engineer
Insight Staffing Group, Richmond, VA, United States
Overview Design Engineer – Wash Plants, Crushers & Mining Equipment
Compensation Range: $130,000 – $145,000 (base salary). Employment Type: Full‑Time, Exempt. 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.
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
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
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Compensation Range: $130,000 – $145,000 (base salary). Employment Type: Full‑Time, Exempt. 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.
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
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
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