Job DescriptionThe OpportunityInnovate and Lead - In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, collaborating on transformative projects that push the boundaries of what is possible. If you are looking for a challenge that offers both career growth and the chance to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.
Turn complex process requirements into buildable plant layouts.
As a Senior Mechanical / Layout Designer based in Sudbury, Ontario, you will lead mechanical layout and 3D model development for mining and mineral processing facilities. You will connect process intent, equipment data, structural constraints, access, and maintainability into coordinated designs that teams can build and operate.
You will strengthen WSP's local delivery capability while connecting with multidisciplinary mining specialists across Canada and around the world. This is an opportunity to contribute to long-term programs across multiple clients and project stages while helping shape a growing Northern Ontario team.
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Your Impact- 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.
The Skills That Set You Apart- 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.
Compensation- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 - $118,900
- MB & ON: $81,900 - $112,800
- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,100 - $107,700
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.
Make every layout work in the real worldTurn process intent, equipment data, and field constraints into coordinated plant designs that teams can build, maintain, and operate. Shape the layouts-and the local capability-that keep Northern Ontario moving.
