Senior Metallurgist

WSP in Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 123,300 - 169,800; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Senior Metallurgical Engineer for its ERI Metals and Mining group. You will work within a multidisciplinary team focused on planning and executing engineering studies and detailed projects.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience, a P.ENG license, and strong knowledge in metallurgical processes. This role is primarily located in Ontario and offers competitive compensation based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in metallurgical processes.
• Current P.ENG license is required.
• Experience in consulting engineering companies is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify client needs and contribute to proposals.
• Develop mass balances and define process flow diagrams.
• Provide supervision and guidance to technicians.

Skills

Metallurgical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Metallurgical processes

Bilingualism (English/French)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Senior Metallurgical Engineer – WSP

As a Senior Metallurgical Engineer in our ERI Metals and Mining group, you will work within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to planning and executing studies and detailed engineering for new processing plants as well as upgrades to existing facilities. Ideally this position will be located out of one of our Greater Toronto Area or Northern Ontario offices.

Your Impact

• Identify client needs and contribute to proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to define project needs and present technical information, concepts, and study outcomes.
• Establish design criteria, develop mass balances, define process flow diagrams, size and select process equipment, and prepare piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Develop laboratory test programs, oversee their execution, and analyze resulting data.
• Prepare capital and operating cost estimates.
• Review and produce tender packages, technical specifications, and related engineering documents.
• Act as a Qualified Person (QP) for technical reports.
• Provide supervision and guidance to technicians, drafters, and junior metallurgists.
• Assist project managers and team leads as required.
• Carry out other related tasks that support market growth and successful project delivery.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in metallurgical processes.
• Current P.ENG license.
• Experience in consulting engineering companies (an asset).
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and a rigorous work approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively and share expertise across teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingualism (English/French, an asset).

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 – $179,100
• MB & ON: $123,300 – $169,800
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $114,900 – $154,800

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. 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.