Early Professional, Mechanical Engineering

What if you could redefine what's possible?

Join our Thunder Bay mechanical team and build your engineering career while contributing to real-world mining projects. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and designers on piping, ventilation, and other mechanical systems, gaining hands-on experience through calculations, design work, reports, drawing reviews, and site activities.

Your Impact

• Support the design and delivery of mechanical systems for multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings, and other project documentation.
• Contribute to the evaluation and selection of mechanical equipment, materials, and system components.
• Participate in site visits, field reviews, inspections, and construction support activities.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, technicians, contractors, clients, and other project partners.
• Apply relevant codes, standards, safety requirements, and quality procedures throughout project delivery.
• Identify technical issues and work with the project team to develop practical, sustainable solutions.
• Build your technical and project management capabilities through mentorship and hands-on project experience.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as an Engineer-in-Training with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• Relevant internship, co-op, or early-career experience in mechanical design, consulting, industrial operations, construction, or infrastructure.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment, engineering calculations, and technical drawings.
• Experience with engineering design software and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate technical documentation.
• Willingness to participate in field assignments and travel to project sites when required.
• A valid driver's licence and access to reliable transportation.

Why Choose WSP?

• We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
• 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.
• 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: $68,400 - $90,600
• MB & ON: $62,400 - $85,900
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $61,800 - $82,000