Project Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Gatineau

WSP in Canada; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead industrial project workstreams and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across complex facilities. You will guide project execution, ensure alignment with scope and safety standards, and deliver complete mechanical design packages for HVAC, piping, and rotating equipment.

The role emphasizes technical reviews, engineering deliverables, and collaboration with operations, construction partners, and clients to achieve safe, operable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and eligibility for OIQ.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in industrial sectors.
• Experience leading engineering deliverables and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and modeling tools; familiarity with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering workstreams across industrial projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage execution to scope, schedule, budget and quality.
• Deliver mechanical design packages including HVAC, piping and rotating equipment.
• Conduct technical reviews and endorse design decisions throughout projects.
• Integrate safety, operability, and maintainability into engineering solutions.
• Facilitate meetings, progress reporting and documentation for stakeholders.
• Support commissioning plans and issue resolution during construction and start‑up.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

OIQ eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Mechanical modeling tools

Project management platforms

Job description

Job Description

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

The Opportunity

Build the future of industrial infrastructure with us. In this role, your project‑management leadership will guide the delivery of mechanical engineering solutions that support complex industrial environments — from manufacturing plants to process facilities. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, steer project execution, and ensure successful outcomes across scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

Your Impact

• Lead mechanical engineering workstreams across industrial projects, ensuring alignment with scope, quality standards, and industry regulations.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resourcing, and risk logs for mechanical packages.
• Oversee coordination between engineering disciplines, operations, construction partners, and industrial clients.
• Deliver mechanical design packages (HVAC industrial, rotating equipment, piping, process utilities, material‑handling systems).
• Conduct technical reviews, validate calculations, and endorse design decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure safety, operability, and maintainability requirements are integrated into engineering solutions for industrial facilities.
• Facilitate project meetings, progress reporting, and technical documentation for internal and client stakeholders.
• Support commissioning plans and resolve issues during construction and start‑up.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and eventual eligibility for OIQ.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally in industrial sectors; such as pulp & paper, mining, manufacturing, process industries, food & beverage, heavy industry, or energy.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering deliverables, multidisciplinary coordination, and industrial project execution.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, mechanical modeling tools, and project‑management platforms.
• Strong understanding of industrial codes and standards (ASME, CSA, ANSI, NFPA).
• Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges and guide engineering teams.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top100 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: $89,800 – $118,900

MB & ON: $81,900 – $112,800

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $76,300 – $102,800

Disclosure: 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.

Make Your Mark With WSP

Step into a role where your leadership strengthens the industrial systems that keep our world moving.

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.

Health and Safety

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 .