Mechanical Team Lead

WSP USA; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Team Lead to join their dynamic team in Saskatoon. This role is pivotal in leading mechanical engineering efforts across various sectors, including mining and industrial projects. You will leverage your extensive experience to guide a team, ensuring high-quality design and project execution. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a solid background in mechanical engineering, and a commitment to safety and compliance. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation and excellence in engineering services, where your expertise will contribute to shaping sustainable environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a consulting environment.
• P.Eng licensed in Saskatchewan is required.
• Experience in a people management role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering efforts for new construction and brownfield projects.
• Guide team through project completion while managing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure compliance with design standards and client procedures.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

French Language Skills

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

SolidEdge

SmartPlant

Job description

WSP USA Mechanical Team Lead in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

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 seeking a Mechanical Team Lead to join our Mechanical Team, located in our Saskatoon office.

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, this position will be required to lead and execute the mechanical engineering efforts for the growing Resources team as well as provide management and oversight to local Mechanical Engineering team in Saskatoon. As a Mechanical Engineer within the Resources team, you will work on both new construction and brownfield projects within the mining, industrial, manufacturing, institutional and government sectors. You will apply your mechanical engineering design knowledge on project work from conceptual design and studies through to project completion. Effective communication, technical quality, cost-effectiveness, building and maintaining client relationships, and providing guidance to a team of engineers and designers are integral parts of this role.

What you can expect to do here:

1. You will take responsibility for ensuring that WSP Project procedures are utilized on all projects;
2. You will provide guidance in the design and delivery of complex engineering projects within the Mechanical discipline;
3. You will provide leadership to mechanical team to ensure effective team development and performance;
4. You will complete feasibility studies and technical report writing;
5. You will support the planning, scheduling, cost control activities in the design as related to the Project Plan;
6. You will be responsible for reviewing and stamping drawings (as required), using experience in interpreting design codes and regulatory requirements;
7. You will establish scope of work for each project or proposal;
8. You will handle the scheduling and expediting work of the mechanical department;
9. You will oversee the mechanical engineering group involved in the conception, planning and development of engineering design, projects, processes, proposals, and estimates;
10. You will guide your team through to completion in accordance with the schedule and budget on assigned major project of high technical complexity;
11. You will assist in the negotiation of critical engineering issues;
12. You will implement and maintain existing and new design standards, guides, and procedures;
13. You will be responsible for assigning and reviewing work of subordinate design engineering staff;
14. You will define scope and create WBS;
15. You will verify scope with client and follow procedures to monitor and control changes on project;
16. You will work with multiple disciplines to understand the cost and schedule impact of changes;
17. You will be accountable for establishing basic design criteria for the project with the client;
18. You will advocate the usage of and confirm compliance with all of the client and corporate procedures;
19. You will collaborate and work with all levels of the organization in a cohesive manner.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

1. Minimum Bachelors in Engineering
2. At least 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a consulting environment focused on Mining and/or Industrial clients;
3. At least 2+ years' experience in a people management/mentorship role.
4. P.Eng licensed in Saskatchewan.
5. Proven experience with MicroStation, SolidEdge and SmartPlant;
6. Project experience in mills, smelters, mines, industrial sites, infrastructure, refinery, ports, material handling, pulp and paper are beneficial.
7. Working knowledge of CSA standards, ANSI standards, ASME standards, and other applicable codes;
8. Strong leadership and management skills;
9. Strong critical thinking skills and an ability to problem solve effectively.
10. Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a desire to perform design engineering;
11. Strong communication skills (written and verbal);
12. French language skills (written and verbal) an asset;
13. Must be able to attend industrial sites and observe all applicable safety regulations.

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

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.

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.