Senior Structural Designer (Sudbury)

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The Opportunity

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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.

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?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• 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: $104,100 - $138,000
• MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 - $124,900