Industrial Mechanical Engineer — Hands-On Specialist

WSP; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Gatineau is seeking an Industrial, Mechanical Engineer to deepen expertise as a technical specialist for industrial systems. The role concentrates on hands‑on engineering work—no project management—ensuring integrity, performance and reliability of equipment.

You will perform detailed calculations, develop equipment specs, models, and sizing, while ensuring conformance with CSA/ASME/NFPA standards. Collaboration with CAD/REVIT designers and field teams supports retrofit and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and eligibility for P.Eng with the OIQ.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in industrial environments (manufacturing lines, heavy equipment, process systems, utilities, material handling).
• Strong command of modeling and analysis tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, FEA tools, mechanical simulation software, or reliability analysis platforms.
• Deep familiarity with industrial equipment — pumps, conveyors, blowers, pressure systems, mechanical drives, rotating and static equipment.
• Strong understanding of asset integrity, maintenance engineering, failure modes, and lifecycle analysis.
• Ability to translate complex technical problems into well‑structured engineering solutions.
• Comfortable performing field verification, equipment assessments, and detailed technical walkthroughs in operational industrial environments.
• Full professional proficiency in French

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed mechanical calculations for industrial equipment and systems, including stress analysis, heat transfer, ventilation, piping, rotating machinery, and reliability engineering.
• Develop precise technical deliverables such as equipment specifications, P&IDs, mechanical datasheets, scoping documents, and design notes.
• Model and analyze mechanical components and assemblies, selecting materials, mechanical tolerances, and design parameters aligned with industrial codes and standards.
• Conduct equipment sizing (pumps, fans, compressors, heat exchangers, industrial HVAC units), ensuring safety, efficiency, and long‑term durability.
• Apply CSA, ASME, ANSI, NFPA, and other industrial standards to validate designs and ensure compliance across all deliverables.
• Review and interpret laser scans, 3D models, and field measurements to support retrofit, upgrade, and brownfield engineering.
• Perform root‑cause analyses to resolve equipment failures and operational issues, proposing robust engineering solutions.
• Prepare technical memos and engineering justification reports grounded in analytical methods and defensible engineering principles.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and CAD/REVIT designers, providing technical input without leading or managing project teams.
• Support site investigations and equipment inspections, documenting findings for integration into design packages.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

AutoCAD

Revit

FEA tools

Reliability analysis

Field verification

French proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Eligibility for P.Eng with the OIQ

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

FEA software

Mechanical simulation software

Reliability analysis platforms

Job description

WSP Gatineau is seeking an Industrial, Mechanical Engineer to deepen expertise as a technical specialist for industrial systems. The role concentrates on hands‑on engineering work—no project management—ensuring integrity, performance and reliability of equipment.

You will perform detailed calculations, develop equipment specs, models, and sizing, while ensuring conformance with CSA/ASME/NFPA standards. Collaboration with CAD/REVIT designers and field teams supports retrofit and upgrades.