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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Plant Design)

WSP Mississauga, ON, ON senior full-time

Salary

$112,100 – $154,400 per year

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Description

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer within our Mine Process & Mine Infrastructure group, you will shape the systems and infrastructure that power Canada’s most complex industrial and mining environments.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading mechanical engineering for industrial and mining plant facilities, including material handling systems, pumping systems, piping networks, and equipment layouts.
  • Delivering and reviewing high-quality engineering outputs, such as calculations, specifications, datasheets, technical reports, and drawing packages.
  • Stewarding technical integration across process, structural, electrical, and civil discipline teams to ensure cohesive project execution.
  • Mentoring and guiding intermediate and junior engineers and designers, fostering technical growth and excellence.
  • Partnering with clients, vendors, and contractors to support equipment selection, procurement, constructability planning, and commissioning success.
  • Conducting and participating in design reviews, HAZOPs, field engineering assessments, and constructability evaluations.
  • Championing compliance with industry codes, standards, and WSP quality systems.
  • Contributing to proposal development, scope definition, and identification of engineering risks and opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and active P.Eng. (or eligibility).
  • 10–15 years of progressive experience with a strong focus on industrial or mining plant design.
  • Expertise in process plants, mine infrastructure, material handling systems, plant layouts, and rotating/static equipment.
  • Experience working within both brownfield and greenfield environments.
  • Proven ability to lead mechanical design independently while providing technical leadership in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Comfort working closely with clients in dynamic, fast-paced project environments.

In return, WSP offers:

  • Competitive salary ($112,100 – $154,400 in MB & ON).
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Opportunities for growth and professional development.

Skills

Required

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • P.Eng.
  • process plants
  • mine infrastructure
  • material handling systems
  • plant layouts
  • rotating/static equipment

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/83956

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