Lead Mechanical Engineer – Mine Plant Design

WSP; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Plant Design) to lead mechanical engineering for industrial and mining plant facilities in Sudbury, Ontario. You will shape process layouts, equipment selections and multidisciplinary integration to deliver safe, sustainable projects for Canada and internationally.

You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with active P.Eng., and 10–15 years of mining or industrial plant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and active P.Eng. (or eligibility).
• 10–15 years of progressive experience with a strong focus on industrial or mining plant design.
• Expertise in process plants, mine infrastructure, material handling systems, plant layouts, and rotating/static equipment.
• Experience in brownfield and greenfield environments.
• Ability to lead mechanical design independently while guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable working closely with clients in dynamic, fast-paced projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering for industrial and mining plant facilities and layouts.
• Deliver and review calculations, specs, datasheets, reports, and drawings.
• Coordinate technical integration across process, structural, electrical, and civil teams.
• Mentor intermediate and junior engineers and designers.
• Support equipment selection, procurement, and commissioning.
• Contribute to design reviews and constructability evaluations.
• Engage in proposal development and risk identification.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

Mentoring

Client liaison

HAZOP experience

Independent design lead

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng. (or eligibility)

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Plant Design) to lead mechanical engineering for industrial and mining plant facilities in Sudbury, Ontario. You will shape process layouts, equipment selections and multidisciplinary integration to deliver safe, sustainable projects for Canada and internationally.

You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with active P.Eng., and 10–15 years of mining or industrial plant experience.