Mechanical Field Engineer

WSP in Canada; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 93,700 - 124,200; Full time

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

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

Help bring a major gold processing facility to life in Newfoundland. As a Field Engineer, you'll play a critical role in connecting engineering, construction, and field execution while ensuring quality, safety, and technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on a significant mining development while working alongside multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic site environment. This is a rotational on site opportunity.

Your Impact

• Coordinate engineering, construction, and contractor activities to support safe and successful project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance during construction by interpreting drawings, specifications, and design documentation.
• Monitor field execution to ensure work aligns with approved IFC drawings, project requirements, and quality standards.
• Support the installation of mechanical, electrical, and civil components across the gold processing facility.
• Resolve RFIs, field change requests, and technical challenges to maintain project momentum and minimize rework.
• Partner with QA/QC teams to support inspections, test plans, turnover documentation, and project closeout activities.
• Track project progress, quantities, and productivity metrics to support effective reporting and decision‑making.
• Champion HSEQ excellence while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement on site.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of field engineering experience supporting industrial construction projects.
• Experience in mining or mineral processing projects, with gold processing experience considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian construction practices, applicable codes, and industry standards.
• Experience working within EPCM project environments is considered an asset.
• Proven problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities in fast‑paced field environments.
• Ability to work rotational site schedules in remote locations and challenging weather conditions while maintaining a strong commitment to safety.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home. As one of the world’s leading professional services 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.

• 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.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:

$93,700 - $124,200

MB & ON:

$85,500 - $117,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC:

$84,700 - $112,400

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.

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 professional services 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.