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

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Mining

WSP Chicoutimi, QC senior full-time

Salary

$122,900 - $162,800 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our mining department in Chicoutimi, QC, Canada.

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will work on various mining projects across Canada, providing mechanical engineering expertise to support clients.

Key responsibilities:

  • Design, select, and implement mechanical equipment for mining facilities, including crushers, conveyors, handling systems, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Prepare technical quotes, data sheets, purchase requisitions, and engineering documents required for procurement and integration of mining process equipment.
  • Perform engineering calculations and/or supervise junior engineers, technicians, and drafters assigned to the project.
  • Prepare quantity takeoffs and documents for budget estimates.
  • Supervise the production of tender documents, quotes, and other technical documents.
  • Maintain client relationships to define needs and present study concepts or results.
  • Supervise junior engineers, technicians, and drafters assigned to the project.
  • Ensure quality control of all documents and act as a discipline lead for schedule and budget adherence.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Senior-level experience in industrial or mining mechanical engineering.
  • Member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec (mandatory).
  • Experience in consulting engineering (desirable).
  • Interest in mentoring and knowledge sharing.
  • Valid driver's license and ASP Construction card (occasional travel).

Why choose WSP?

  • We are a Canadian employer of choice.
  • Global community of experts.
  • Unlimited possibilities for growth and development.
  • Flexibility and work-life balance.

Salary range:

  • CB, AB, SK, TNO & NU: $122,900 - $162,800
  • MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400
  • Atlantic provinces & QC: $111,000 - $147,400

Skills

Nice to have

  • Consulting Engineering
  • Mentoring
  • Knowledge Sharing

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/94198

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