Material Handling Engineer, Resources

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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 any 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.
• 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.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Proven experience solving real‑world engineering challenges, from equipment specification to system design and integration.
• Comfortable working in the field or on site as needed while adhering to safety requirements.
• Working proficiency with mechanical design and modeling tools and a commitment to continuous technical growth.

• Proudly Canadian – a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
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• Limitless opportunities across Canada and worldwide, tailored to match your ambition.
• Flexible work, real balance – we encourage prioritizing personal balance.

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

Disclaimer:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors, including education, qualifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.

Health and Safety is a core value of WSP. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies is expected at all times. Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork in various environmental conditions. Full details here.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates at all selection stages. WSP is committed to employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.