Senior Mechanical / Layout Designer (Sudbury)

WSP Global Inc.; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Mechanical/Layout Designer in Sudbury, Ontario, to lead mechanical layouts and 3D model development for mining and mineral processing facilities. You will connect process intent with equipment data, constraints, and maintainability to produce coordinated, buildable designs.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary mining specialists across Canada and beyond, strengthening local design capability and contributing to long-term programs across multiple clients and project

Qualifications

• College diploma or technical credential in mechanical engineering technology, design and drafting, or related field.
• Substantial mechanical layout and 3D plant design experience in mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Advanced proficiency with plant design CAD and 3D modelling tools.
• Strong understanding of material handling equipment, plant layouts, multidisciplinary interfaces, and constructability.
• Experience leading design packages, planning and coordinating models, estimating effort, assigning work, monitoring progress, and checking deliverables.
• Practical field awareness, strong communication, prioritization, technical problem-solving, and mentoring skills.
• Experience with conveyors, crushers, bins, hoppers, chutes, tanks, pumps, and ore handling systems preferred.
• Experience using laser scans or point-cloud information for brownfield design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3D plant layout and 2D drawing development for crushing, screening, conveying, storage, reclaim, pumping, and process facilities.
• Develop equipment arrangements, general arrangements, plans, sections, details, and material take-offs that support safe and efficient delivery.
• Integrate process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, vendor models, equipment data, survey information, and interdisciplinary requirements into coordinated models.
• Plan layout work, estimate effort, assign tasks, monitor progress, and check and back-check models and drawings for accuracy, completeness, standards compliance, and constructability.
• Facilitate model reviews and resolve interfaces with process, mechanical, piping, structural, electrical, and civil teams while incorporating access, lifting, maintenance, operability, safety, and construction sequencing.
• Support field verification, brownfield tie-ins, and construction-driven updates while mentoring designers and strengthening local design practices.

Skills

Mining layout

3D plant design

Multidisciplinary coordination

Design package leadership

Field awareness & mentoring

Ore handling systems knowledge

Laser scanning/point-cloud experience

Education

Mechanical engineering technology diploma

Tools

CAD software

3D modelling tools

Job description

Job Description

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

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? 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

Innovate and Lead — In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, collaborating on transformative projects that push the boundaries of what is possible. If you are looking for a challenge that offers both career growth and the chance to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Turn complex process requirements into buildable plant layouts.

As a Senior Mechanical / Layout Designer based in Sudbury, Ontario, you will lead mechanical layout and 3D model development for mining and mineral processing facilities. You will connect process intent, equipment data, structural constraints, access, and maintainability into coordinated designs that teams can build and operate.

You will strengthen WSP’s local delivery capability while connecting with multidisciplinary mining specialists across Canada and around the world. This is an opportunity to contribute to long-term programs across multiple clients and project stages while helping shape a growing Northern Ontario team.

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Your Impact

• Lead 3D plant layout and 2D drawing development for crushing, screening, conveying, storage, reclaim , pumping, and process facilities.
• Develop equipment arrangements, general arrangements, plans, sections, details, and material take-offs that support safe and efficient delivery.
• Integrate process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, vendor models, equipment data, survey information, and interdisciplinary requirements into coordinated models.
• Plan layout work, estimate effort, assign tasks, monitor progress, and check and back-check models and drawings for accuracy, completeness, standards compliance, and constructability.
• Facilitate model reviews and resolve interfaces with process, mechanical, piping, structural, electrical, and civil teams while incorporating access, lifting, maintenance, operability, safety, and construction sequencing.
• Support field verification, brownfield tie-ins, and construction-driven updates while mentoring designers and strengthening local design practices.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A college diploma or technical credential in mechanical engineering technology, design and drafting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Substantial mechanical layout and 3D plant design experience in mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Advanced proficiency with relevant plant design, CAD, and 3D modelling tools.
• Strong understanding of material handling equipment, plant layouts, general arrangements, multidisciplinary interfaces, and constructability.
• Experience leading design packages, planning and coordinating models, estimating effort, assigning work, monitoring progress, and checking deliverables.
• Practical field awareness and strong communication, prioritization, technical problem-solving, and mentoring skills.
• Experience with conveyors, crushers, bins, hoppers, chutes, tanks, pumps, and underground or surface ore handling systems is preferred.
• Experience using laser scans or point-cloud information for brownfield design is preferred.

Why Choose WSP?

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'll 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, PE & QC: $81,100 - $107,700

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 every layout work in the real world

Turn process intent, equipment data, and field constraints into coordinated plant designs that teams can build, maintain, and operate. Shape the layouts—and the local capability—that keep Northern Ontario 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.

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 .