Senior Mechanical Engineer - WSP, Sudbury

Position Summary

WSP is actively seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Sudbury, ON. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership on impactful, multidisciplinary projects within the Resources subsector, focusing on mining, metals, and industrial infrastructure systems. As a Visioneer at WSP, you will contribute to solutions that shape the world around us, driving safer, more efficient, and more sustainable operations for clients across Canada.

This position is integral to WSP's Energy, Resources & Industry (ERI) sector, where our global minds unite to power local solutions. You will guide the design process, mentor fellow engineers, and collaborate across diverse teams to deliver innovative technical solutions that help communities and industries thrive.

Responsibilities

In this Senior Mechanical Engineer role, your impact will include:

• Leading mechanical engineering design packages from concept development through detailed engineering, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with project goals.
• Developing mechanical systems, specifications, calculations, and deliverables that support safe, reliable, and high‑performing operations for mining, metals, and heavy industrial clients.
• Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical design with process, structural, electrical, controls, and construction requirements.
• Reviewing designs, drawings, and engineering documents to ensure quality, constructability, and adherence to industry codes and best practices.
• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to intermediate and junior engineers, supporting team growth and capability development.
• Engaging directly with clients, contractors, and internal partners to solve complex technical challenges and advance project delivery.

Requirements

To excel in this engineering role, candidates should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• A University Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience, specifically within mining and heavy industrial projects.
• Experience in flue gas, dust collection, and ventilation ducting is considered an asset.
• Hold (or be eligible for) a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada.
• Proven experience solving real‑world engineering challenges, from equipment specification to system design and integration.
• Comfortable working in the field or onsite as needed, with strict adherence to all safety requirements.
• Working proficiency with mechanical design and modelling tools, with a commitment to continuously growing your technical toolkit.
• A genuine commitment to work that matters to clients, communities, and the world around you.

What's on Offer

Joining WSP means becoming part of a global community of brilliant minds dedicated to shaping communities and advancing humanity. As a proudly Canadian company, recognized as a Top 100 Employer, WSP offers a unique environment where your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach. We believe in limitless opportunities, helping you tailor your role to match your ambition, whether across the country or around the world. We also prioritize flexible work arrangements and real balance, encouraging you to find harmony in your professional and personal life.

For this Senior Mechanical Engineer position in Ontario, the compensation range is $112,100 – $154,400. The final salary awarded may vary based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, and business needs. WSP is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from people with disabilities, providing accommodations upon request for all aspects of the selection process.