Mechanical Designer

WSP; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saskatoon seeks an Intermediate Mechanical Designer to optimize layouts for heavy industrial projects. The role involves 3D modeling, process flow diagrams, and ensuring valuable collaboration with various disciplines. Candidates should have 8+ years of mechanical design experience, particularly in industrial/mining projects. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are essential, along with a College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent. This position offers attractive pay and flexible work options.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Wellness platform

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in mechanical engineering design, specifically in layout design for heavy industrial/mining projects.
• Must have consulting experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment and piping installation requirements in the field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 3D models and layout general arrangements for existing plant upgrades and new facilities.
• Prepare process flow diagrams and design sketches.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure timely and accurate design information flow.

Skills

Mechanical engineering design

Layout design

3D modeling

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent

Tools

AVEVA E3D

Plant3D

Revit

Microstation

SolidEdge

SmartPlant

Job description

Our Resources subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a wide range of services, including economic studies, project management, detailed design, procurement, site management, commissioning and industrial programming. This division provides a full range of services to industrial and mining projects, including all services offered in the field of engineering from conceptual and feasibility studies to complete detailed engineering in EPCM, to the closure and dismantling of mine sites. Our experts work together to offer our clients services that live up to our vision: to meet the highest standards in the industry and innovate to exceed them.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seekinganIntermediate Mechanical Designerto join our Mechanical Team located in Saskatoon, SK.

This position will play a key role in the design and optimization of the layout design of heavy industrial projects across the subsector.The successful candidate will have hands on experience with preparing 3D models and layout arrangements for plant upgrades and new facilities, putting together design sketches, drawing, developing process diagrams, and site plans through to detail. This role involves close collaboration with different disciplines as well as clients and stakeholders to understand their engineering needs, ensuring successful project coordination.

Be involved in projects with our Resources Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges!

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture ofInclusionandBelonging
• OurFlexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• OurHybrid Work Policy- a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• ACanadiansuccess story - we'reproudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhancethe world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstandingcareer opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open toyourideas and tryingnewthings.
• A phenomenalcollaborativeculture and a workforce filled with genuinelygood peoplewho are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here:

• You will prepare 3D models and layout general arrangements for existing plant upgrades and new facilities;
• You will prepare process flow diagrams;
• You will prepare design sketches;
• You will prepare design calculations and design briefs;
• You will prepare standard details;
• You will prepare trade-off studies and reports;
• You will assist in the checking of Vendor documentation;
• You will coordinate with other disciplines to ensure a timely and accurate flow of design information, while ensuring departmental and client standards are maintained;
• You will provide input to departmental support tasks such as the maintenance and revision of equipment libraries, department standards and procedures.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent;
• 8+ years experience in mechanical engineering design specifically with experience in layout design for heavy industrial and/or mining projects;
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment, and pipinginstallation requirements in the field;
• Must have consulting experience;
• Proven experience withAVEVA E3D,Plant3D, Revit, Microstation, SolidEdge and SmartPlant;
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal);
• French language skills (written and verbal) an asset;
• Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a desire to perform design engineering;
• Strong critical thinking skills and an ability to problem solve effectively;
• Ability to work well in a team but also as an individual contributor.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 73976
• Posting Date 10/03/2025, 09:40 PM

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value ourpeople and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.