Description
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the delivery of complex mechanical and piping engineering for mining and industrial projects across Canada.
You will guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-performing systems that help clients power the world more responsibly.
Responsibilities:
- Lead as a technical expert on mechanical and piping engineering packages for multidisciplinary mining and industrial projects across all phases.
- Apply deep knowledge of codes and standards to develop safe, compliant, and reliable mechanical and piping systems.
- Direct and review piping layouts, isometrics, bills of materials, and fabrication deliverables.
- Evaluate, select, and specify rotating equipment using lifecycle cost, operability, and performance criteria.
- Oversee the mechanical design of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, chutes, bins, hoppers, and conveyor system components.
- Prepare and review mechanical calculations to verify the integrity and performance of critical assets.
- Develop and maintain project standards, piping material specifications, valve specifications, and equipment datasheets.
- Prepare RFQs and lead technical evaluations and comparison reports for bulk materials, valves, specialty components, and rotating equipment.
- Resolve complex design and material issues by working collaboratively with engineering, procurement, and construction partners.
- Develop inspection and test plans to support quality assurance and commissioning.
The Skills That Set You Apart:
- At least 12+ years of experience in mechanical engineering within industrial and/or mining environments in a senior capacity.
- Strong track record leading and delivering EPCM projects across heavy industrial sectors.
- Hands-on experience with the mechanical design of chutes, hoppers, bins, conveyors, and associated structural elements.
- Experience with dust collection systems, ventilation ducting, and flue gas desired.
- Deep understanding of piping materials, equipment standards, fabrication processes, and construction practices.
- Comfortable developing RFQs, material take-offs, technical bid evaluations, and comparison reports.
- Thrive in LEAN or continuous-improvement-focused environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Registered, or eligible to register, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada.
Why Choose WSP?
- Proudly Canadian – a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
- A global community of brilliant minds.
- Limitless opportunities.
- Flexible work, real balance.
Compensation:
- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $162,800
- MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400
- NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,000 – $147,400