Sr. Mechanical Engineering Designer

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose . Growth . Opportunity . People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers . We are WSP . The Opportunity Innovate and Lead — In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of mining infrastructure design, collaborating on transformative projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible. If you're looking for a challenge that offers both career growth and the chance to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you. We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Designer to lead and mentor within our #GlobalMining team. You’ll play a pivotal role in designing underground backfill systems, tailings disposal, ore handling, dewatering systems, and more — shaping the future of mining infrastructure across Canada and beyond. Your Impact Design and review 3D models and mechanical layouts using AutoCAD, Plant3D, and other platforms Establish drafting standards and QA/QC procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables Validate drawings from junior designers and ensure technical accuracy across all phases Lead time management across design phases to meet project milestones efficiently Mentor junior staff and foster technical growth within the team Contribute to feasibility and detailed design for shaft infrastructure, ventilation, and processing systems Conduct site visits to validate designs and connect with real-world applications Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions Support cost estimating for proposals with practical design insights Champion WSP’s #SafetyFirst culture and uphold our core values The Skills That Set You Apart Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Design or equivalent 10+ years of experience in mechanical design, ideally with exposure to mining operations Proven leadership in mentoring and guiding junior staff Proficient in AutoCAD and Plant3D; familiarity with SolidWorks, Inventor, Revit, Bentley AutoPLANT, Civil3D, and Microsoft Office Comfortable working in both field and office environments; valid driver’s license required Passion for designing systems that improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in mining Committed to excellence and continuous improvement in technical delivery Why choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home. Proudly Canadian — born and raised in Québec, now operating in over 40 countries A global community of 72,000 brilliant minds — your next idea , mentor , or opportunity is always within reach Limitless opportunities — tailor your role to your ambition Flexible work, real balance — we support you on and off the job A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people doing humbly important work Attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare, wellness platforms, and savings programs #WeAreWSP #GlobalMining #WithWSPYouCan Compensation: Salary range (in British Columbia): $71,500- $114,000 The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes. WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. At WSP : We value our people and our reputation We are locally dedicated with international scale We are future focused and challenge the status quo We foster collaboration in everything we do We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. 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