Senior Mechanical / Layout Designer - WSP, Sudbury

Responsibilities

As a Senior Mechanical / Layout Designer, you will turn complex process requirements into buildable plant layouts, connecting process intent, equipment data, structural constraints, access, and maintainability into coordinated designs.

• Lead 3D plant layout and 2D drawing development for crushing, screening, conveying, storage, reclaim, pumping, and process facilities.
• Develop equipment arrangements, general arrangements, plans, sections, details, and material take-offs that support safe and efficient delivery.
• Integrate process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, vendor models, equipment data, survey information, and interdisciplinary requirements into coordinated models.
• Plan layout work, estimate effort, assign tasks, monitor progress, and check and back-check models and drawings for accuracy, completeness, standards compliance, and constructability.
• Facilitate model reviews and resolve interfaces with process, mechanical, piping, structural, electrical, and civil teams while incorporating access, lifting, maintenance, operability, safety, and construction sequencing.
• Support field verification, brownfield tie-ins, and construction-driven updates while mentoring designers and strengthening local design practices.

Requirements

• A college diploma or technical credential in mechanical engineering technology, design and drafting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Substantial mechanical layout and 3D plant design experience in mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Advanced proficiency with relevant plant design, CAD, and 3D modelling tools.
• Strong understanding of material handling equipment, plant layouts, general arrangements, multidisciplinary interfaces, and constructability.
• Experience leading design packages, planning and coordinating models, estimating effort, assigning work, monitoring progress, and checking deliverables.
• Practical field awareness and strong communication, prioritization, technical problem-solving, and mentoring skills.
• Experience with conveyors, crushers, bins, hoppers, chutes, tanks, pumps, and underground or surface ore handling systems is preferred.
• Experience using laser scans or point-cloud information for brownfield design is preferred.

The team

You will strengthen WSP's local delivery capability while connecting with multidisciplinary mining specialists across Canada and around the world. As part of a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026, you join a global community of brilliant minds where your growth drives ours.

Compensation and perks

WSP offers flexible work and real balance, recognizing the importance of balance in our lives and encouraging you to prioritize your own. The salary range for Manitoba and Ontario is $81,900 to $112,800, with final compensation varying based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, and location.