Material Handling Engineer, Resources

Opportunity

Shape the World Around You – Step into a role where your engineering expertise shapes how materials move efficiently, safely, and sustainably across complex industrial environments. As a Material Handling Engineer, you will contribute technical leadership to impactful multidisciplinary projects that support safer, more efficient, and more sustainable mining, metals and industrial infrastructure systems. You’ll guide design, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to deliver solutions that help communities and industries thrive.

This position will be located in one of our British Columbia offices.

• Design and develop material handling systems including conveyors, cranes, hoists, automated storage, and bulk material systems.
• Translate operational requirements into engineered solutions, layouts, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate material handling solutions into broader facility and infrastructure designs.
• Support project delivery through calculations, drawings, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Evaluate existing systems and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability.
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and commissioning activities to ensure design intent is achieved.
• Apply industry standards, codes, and best practices to deliver compliant, high‑quality solutions.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to intermediate and junior engineers, supporting team growth and capability development.
• Engage directly with clients, contractors, and internal partners to solve complex technical challenges and advance project delivery.

• University Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 15+ years of experience in the design and engineering of material handling systems in mining and heavy industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of conveyors, lifting equipment, automated systems, or bulk material handling.
• Hold (or be eligible for) a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada.
• Proven experience solving real‑world engineering challenges, from equipment specification to system design and integration.
• Comfortable working in the field or onsite as needed and adherence to all safety requirements.
• Working proficiency with mechanical design and modeling tools and a continuous drive to expand technical toolkit.

• Competitive compensation ranges across Canada.
• Opportunities for career growth within a global community of engineers, advisors, and scientists.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Access to a broad network of experts and mentors across disciplines.

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,000 – $147,400

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.

Health and Safety is a core paramount value. It is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

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.