Mechanical Layout Designer

Mechanical Layout Designer

Location:

Canadian offices, preference for Northern Ontario.

You will play a key role in the design and optimization of layout design for heavy industrial projects across the subsector. You will collaborate across teams and prepare 3D models, layout arrangements, vendor drawings review, design calculations, sketches, trade‑off studies, field engineering assignments, and all related design work for plant upgrades and new facilities.

• Prepare 3D models and layout general arrangements for existing plant upgrades and new facilities.
• Review vendor drawings to ensure conformity with engineering designs prior to fabrication.
• Prepare design calculations and design briefs.
• Prepare design sketches.
• Conduct trade‑off studies and prepare reports.
• Participate in field engineering assignments.
• Prepare all design work related to layout general arrangements and equipment model development.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure timely and accurate flow of design information while maintaining departmental and client standards.
• Maintain and revise equipment libraries, department standards, and procedures.
• Attend model reviews.

• College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 8+ years experience in mechanical engineering design specifically with layout design for heavy industrial and/or mining projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment installation requirements in the field.
• Must have consulting experience.
• Proven experience with Plant3D, Revit, Micro Station, Solid Edge and Smart Plant.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• French language skills (written and verbal) an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a desire to perform design engineering.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to problem‑solve effectively.

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $77,400 – $102,500
MB & ON: $70,600 – $97,200
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $69,900 – $92,900

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. Full details here ().

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another secure 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. Full details here (). Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).