Senior Structural Designer (Sudbury)

WSP Global Inc.; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Sudbury, Ontario, seeks a Senior Structural Designer to lead design and modelling for complex mining and industrial facilities, from early layout to issued-for-construction deliverables.

You will apply practical design judgment and coordinate with engineers and other disciplines to strengthen the local design team. You will help grow WSP’s Sudbury delivery capability and collaborate with multidisciplinary mining specialists across Canada and around the world, contributing to

Qualifications

• A college diploma or technical credential in civil or structural engineering technology, drafting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive structural design and drafting experience in mining, heavy industrial, or comparable project environments.
• Advanced proficiency with relevant 2D and 3D design software, coordinated model workflows, and industrial drafting practices.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel and concrete detailing, industrial layouts, drawing standards, and constructability considerations.
• Experience leading design packages, estimating effort, assigning work, monitoring progress, checking deliverables, and mentoring designers.
• Strong field awareness, communication, interdisciplinary coordination, technical problem-solving, and commitment to quality and safety.
• Experience with brownfield facilities, laser-scan or point-cloud information, and constructability-focused design is preferred.
• Experience developing structural layouts for conveyors, equipment supports, process buildings, or underground infrastructure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of 2D drawings and 3D models for steel and concrete structures, foundations, platforms, stairs, equipment supports, and industrial facilities.
• Translate engineering sketches, calculations, design criteria, and vendor information into coordinated, constructible deliverables.
• Plan design work, estimate effort, assign tasks, monitor progress, and check and back-check models and drawings for accuracy, completeness, standards compliance, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Coordinate interfaces with mechanical, piping, electrical, process, and civil teams; participate in model reviews; and identify clashes, access issues, and constructability risks early.
• Support site investigations, field verification, brownfield tie-ins, and construction-driven revisions while proposing practical resolutions to field constraints.
• Develop design practices, templates, and efficient workflows while mentoring junior and intermediate designers and strengthening quality and safety across the team.

Skills

College diploma or technical degree in

Structural design experience

2D/3D design software proficiency

Steel and concrete detailing

Leadership of design packages

Field coordination and safety focus

Education

Civil or structural engineering technology diploma

Tools

2D drafting software

3D modelling software

Coordinated model workflows

Job description

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.

Shape the design. Guide the team. Build the North.

As a Senior Structural Designer based in Sudbury, Ontario, you will lead structural design and modelling for complex mining and industrial facilities, from early layout through issued-for-construction deliverables. You will bring practical design judgement, coordinate closely with engineers and other disciplines, and strengthen the capability of the local design team. You will help build WSP’s Sudbury delivery capability while connecting with multidisciplinary mining specialists across Canada and around the world. This is an opportunity to contribute across long-term programs, multiple clients, and diverse project stages while shaping a growing Northern Ontario team.

#CASudburyMiningJobs #GlobalMining

Your Impact

• Lead the development of 2D drawings and 3D models for steel and concrete structures, foundations, platforms, stairs, equipment supports , and industrial facilities.
• Translate engineering sketches, calculations, design criteria, and vendor information into coordinated, constructible deliverables.
• Plan design work, estimate effort, assign tasks, monitor progress, and check and back-check models and drawings for accuracy, completeness, standards compliance, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Coordinate interfaces with mechanical, piping, electrical, process, and civil teams; participate in model reviews; and identify clashes, access issues, and constructability risks early.
• Support site investigations, field verification, brownfield tie-ins, and construction-driven revisions while proposing practical resolutions to field constraints.
• Develop design practices, templates, and efficient workflows while mentoring junior and intermediate designers and strengthening quality and safety across the team.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A college diploma or technical credential in civil or structural engineering technology, drafting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive structural design and drafting experience in mining, heavy industrial, or comparable project environments.
• Advanced proficiency with relevant 2D and 3D design software, coordinated model workflows, and industrial drafting practices.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel and concrete detailing, industrial layouts, drawing standards, and constructability considerations.
• Experience leading design packages, estimating effort, assigning work, monitoring progress, checking deliverables, and mentoring designers.
• Strong field awareness, communication, interdisciplinary coordination, technical problem-solving, and commitment to quality and safety.
• Experience with brownfield facilities, laser-scan or point-cloud information, and constructability-focused design is preferred.
• Experience developing structural layouts for conveyors, equipment supports, process buildings, or underground infrastructure 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.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 - $138,000
• MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 - $124,900

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.

Turn complex layouts into buildable reality

Bring practical design leadership to the models and drawings that shape Northern Ontario’s mining facilities. Guide the details, grow the team, and create work that performs in the field.

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 .