Early Professional, Mechanical Engineering

WSP; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Thunder Bay is seeking an Early Professional, Mechanical Engineer, to join our mechanical team and contribute to mining-related projects. You will collaborate with senior engineers on piping, ventilation, and other mechanical systems, gaining hands-on experience from calculations, design work, and site activities.

You’ll develop technical and project management skills through mentorship, field exposure, and real project deliverables while supporting multidisciplinary design and field reviews

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as an Engineer-in-Training with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• Relevant internship, co-op, or early-career experience in mechanical design, consulting, industrial operations, construction, or infrastructure.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment, engineering calculations, and technical drawings.
• Experience with engineering design software and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate technical documentation.
• Willingness to participate in field assignments and travel to project sites when required.
• A valid driver’s licence and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of mechanical systems for multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings, and other project documentation.
• Contribute to the evaluation and selection of mechanical equipment, materials, and system components.
• Participate in site visits, field reviews, inspections, and construction support activities.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, technicians, contractors, clients, and other project partners.
• Apply relevant codes, standards, safety requirements, and quality procedures throughout project delivery.
• Identify technical issues and work with the project team to develop practical, sustainable solutions.
• Build your technical and project management capabilities through mentorship and hands-on project experience.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Engineering calculations

Technical drawings

Engineering design software

Microsoft Office

Clear technical documentation

Field assignments travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineer-in-Training with PEO (eligible)

Internship / Co-op / early-career experience in mech design

Tools

Engineering design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Early Professional, Mechanical Engineering

Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us

Join our Thunder Bay mechanical team and build your engineering career while contributing to real-world mining projects. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and designers on piping, ventilation and other mechanical systems, gaining hands-on experience through calculations, design work, reports, drawing reviews and site activities. This is a great opportunity for a new graduate or early-career engineer who wants to learn, grow and see how their designs come to life in the field.

Your Impact

Support the design and delivery of mechanical systems for multidisciplinary engineering projects.

Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings, and other project documentation.

Contribute to the evaluation and selection of mechanical equipment, materials, and system components.

Participate in site visits, field reviews, inspections, and construction support activities.

Coordinate with engineers, designers, technicians, contractors, clients, and other project partners.

Apply relevant codes, standards, safety requirements, and quality procedures throughout project delivery.

Identify technical issues and work with the project team to develop practical, sustainable solutions.

Build your technical and project management capabilities through mentorship and hands-on project experience.

The Skills That Set You Apart

A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.

Registered, or eligible for registration, as an Engineer-in-Training with Professional Engineers Ontario.

Relevant internship, co-op, or early-career experience in mechanical design, consulting, industrial operations, construction, or infrastructure.

Foundational knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment, engineering calculations, and technical drawings.

Experience with engineering design software and the Microsoft Office suite.

Ability to prepare clear and accurate technical documentation.

Willingness to participate in field assignments and travel to project sites when required.

A valid driver’s licence and access to reliable transportation.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.

A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.

Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.

Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $68,400 - $90,600
MB & ON: $62,400 - $85,900
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $61,800 - $82,000

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

Bring your curiosity, technical foundation, and ambition to a team where you can learn from experienced professionals and contribute to projects that matter.

Job Info

• Job Identification 98193
• Posting Date 11/12/2026, 04:04 PM

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges—engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion—to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .