Structural Designer - WSP, Sudbury

Role overview

Are you looking for WSP jobs that let you see your designs move from model to mine site? As a Structural Designer based in Sudbury, Ontario, you will develop coordinated structural models and drawings for mining and industrial projects while working directly with engineers and experienced designers. You will gain varied project exposure, practical field learning, and a clear path to broader technical responsibility. This opportunity allows you to strengthen WSP's local delivery capability while connecting with multidisciplinary mining specialists across Canada and around the world, helping shape a growing Northern Ontario team.

Responsibilities

In this design job in Sudbury, your day-to-day impact includes the following tasks:

• Produce 2D drawings and 3D models for structural steel, concrete, foundations, platforms, stairs, and equipment supports.
• Incorporate engineering markups, vendor drawings, survey information, and interdisciplinary inputs into coordinated design deliverables.
• Develop general arrangements, plans, sections, details, material take-offs, and drawing revisions that support clear project decisions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, piping, electrical, process, and civil teams in model reviews to resolve interfaces and improve constructability.
• Complete self-checks, follow project standards, address checker comments, and maintain organized files, drawing registers, and model information.
• Support field measurements, existing-condition verification, and brownfield updates while communicating progress, constraints, and design questions early.

Who we're looking for

To succeed in these WSP careers, candidates should bring the following skills and background:

• A college diploma or technical credential in civil or structural engineering technology, drafting, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant structural drafting or design experience, ideally in mining, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Working proficiency with applicable CAD, BIM, and 3D modelling tools, together with the ability to read engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of structural steel and concrete detailing, drawing standards, and coordinated model workflows.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, collaborative problem-solving, openness to feedback, and willingness to visit project sites as required.
• Experience with industrial platforms, equipment supports, process buildings, brownfield modifications, multidisciplinary model coordination, or point-cloud information is preferred.

About the employer

WSP exists to shape communities to advance humanity. As one of the world's leading professional services firms, they partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. Proudly recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026, WSP provides a global community of brilliant minds where your ideas are valued and your growth is supported.