Engineer jobs in Canada

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is seeking a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer to join the Energy, Resources and Industry (ERI) Sector located at one of our Canadian offices, with preference for Calgary, AB, Moncton, NB, or Kitchener, ON. At WSP, you’ll be part of a collaborative culture that values inclusion, belonging, and continuous improvement. We are committed to advancing climate adaptation, low-carbon solutions, and the highest standards of safety and innovation in the industry. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact in upstream, midstream, downstream, and nuclear markets, we invite you to help shape the future with us.

Join our vibrant and rapidly expanding team across Canada, where you''ll tackle complex energy projects from initial concepts to detailed engineering. As a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer, you’ll be a senior expert on rotating equipment, leading teams and mentoring junior staff, working directly with clients and other project stakeholders to meet our project milestones. We are open to individuals seeking an Independent Contractor engagement!

Be involved in projects with our Energy & Process division and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges!

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy recognizes the importance of balance in our lives and encourages you to prioritize the balance in yours. We support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story – we''re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities – we''re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we''re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it''s like to be a part of our journey.
• We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with contractors and team members from diverse backgrounds, ensuring effective communication across all organizational levels.
• Prepare and deliver clear, well-supported presentations and reports to guide project decision-making.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines, adapting quickly to changing project requirements.
• Utilize advanced engineering software and specialized tools for heavy machinery to support project execution.
• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and estimation of engineering activities from initial design through to construction documentation.
• Contribute to proposal development and support business growth efforts.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, project schedules, risk assessments, and technical aspects of equipment design.
• Interpret and apply project specifications to ensure equipment meets all requirements.
• Track design changes, manage contract variations, and assist in the development of change orders.
• Develop comprehensive Scopes of Work and technical specifications for mechanical packaged equipment.

• Mechanical Engineering degree
• P.Eng. designation, or ability to obtain
• 10+ years of previous rotating equipment experience in an EPCM or turbomachinery equipment manufacturing environment.
• Subject matter expertise as a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer, including leading project meetings, liaising with stakeholders and clients, and mentoring others.
• Working knowledge in all areas of Rotating Equipment, including:
  • Centrifugal compressors
  • Electrical motors
  • Machinery in cryogenic applications
  • Dry Gas Seals and Mechanical seals
  • Machinery overhauls and component repairs
  • Vibration, Noise Analysis & Rotor-Dynamics
  • Machinery Performance analysis
  • Anti-surge protection
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
• Shop and/or operations experience (an asset).
• Ability to review P&ID’s, Line List, ISO’s, and knowledge of OPP and OPPSD Requirements.

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

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.

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