WSP

Process Engineer-in-Training

WSP$73K — $97K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
  • Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligibility to register.
  • Fundamental knowledge of mass and energy balances, fluid flow, heat transfer, and equipment design.
  • Familiarity with process simulation software (Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, ChemCAD) is a plus.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical standards.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for teamwork.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Support development of process engineering deliverables, including simulations and technical reports.
  • Contribute to preparing and reviewing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Assist in process studies, optimization initiatives, and feasibility evaluations.
  • Apply engineering principles to improve safety, reliability, and environmental performance.
  • Participate in design reviews and project meetings, presenting recommendations.
  • Focus on quality, schedule, budget, and continuous improvement in project delivery.

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience with real-world projects.
  • Access to mentorship from experienced engineers.
  • Opportunities for training and skill development.
  • Involvement in impactful projects in diverse industries.
  • A collaborative team environment that encourages learning and growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Bring your curiosity, technical foundation, and drive to learn into a role where early-career process engineering talent can grow through meaningful project work, mentorship, and exposure to complex industrial and energy challenges.

You'll join a collaborative process engineering team supporting facility design, operational improvements, and engineering studies for clients across Canada and beyond. Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you'll build practical engineering skills while contributing to projects that enhance performance, efficiency, sustainability, and safety.

This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer looking to develop technical expertise, gain exposure to diverse industries, and establish a rewarding career with one of the world's leading professional services firms.

Your Impact
  • Support the development of process engineering deliverables including process simulations, equipment sizing calculations, line sizing calculations, and technical reports.
  • Contribute to the preparation and review of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment data sheets, and instrument specifications.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative, practical, and client-focused solutions.
  • Assist in process studies, debottlenecking assessments, optimization initiatives, and feasibility evaluations for industrial facilities.
  • Apply engineering principles to improve safety, reliability, operability, and environmental performance across projects.
  • Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, and project meetings while building confidence in presenting engineering recommendations.
  • Support project delivery with a focus on quality, schedule, budget, and continuous improvement.
  • Grow your technical and professional skills through mentorship, training opportunities, and increasing project responsibility.


The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
  • Registered as an EIT or eligible for registration with a provincial engineering association.
  • Strong foundation in process engineering fundamentals including mass and energy balances, fluid flow, heat transfer, and equipment design.
  • Familiarity with process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, ChemCAD, or similar tools is considered an asset.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical standards, and operating data.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated organization and attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering quality work.
  • Commitment to health, safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous learning.


Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $73,400 - $97,200
MB & ON: $67,000 - $92,200
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $66,300 - $88,000

Disclosure:
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 wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Launch Your Engineering Career?

Join a team where you'll gain hands-on experience, receive meaningful mentorship, and contribute to projects that help shape the future of industry, infrastructure, and energy. If you're eager to learn, ready to collaborate, and excited to make an impact from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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54,000 employees
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Founded
1959

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