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The Opportunity

Shape the World Around You - As a Lead Layout Designer, you will play a key role in leading the design and optimization in the layout design of heavy industrial projects across the subsector. You will actively play a part in leading teams and offering hands on experience with preparing 3D models and layout arrangements for plant upgrades and new facilities, reviewing drawings and designs, developing process diagrams, site plans through to detail, resource managing and client management.

This position will be located in one of our offices ideally located in Ontario, Saskatoon, BC or Atlantic.

At WSP, our Resources subsector plays a vital role within our Energy, Resources & Industry (ERI) sector, delivering end-to-end solutions for clients across Canada. For decades, we've provided expertise ranging from economic studies and detailed engineering to procurement, commissioning, site management, and mine closure. Our commitment is simple: meet the highest standards in the industry-and then exceed them.

Your Impact

In this role, you will:

• 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
• Review 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
• Prepare man-hour estimates
• Determine layout staffing requirements for projects
• Manage large groups of designers on a project, including assigning work to staff
• Participate in project cost estimates
• Develop and recommend improvements in design standards to reduce costs, improve quality, and facilitate plant maintenance
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to layout project staff
• Ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and quality of all layout deliverables and activities on a project
• Prepare layout technical quality audits across multiple projects

The Skills That Set You Apart

• College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent;
• 15+ years experience in mechanical engineering design specifically with experience in layout design for heavy industrial and/or mining projects;
• 2+ years experience in a team lead role;
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment installation requirements in the field;
• Must have consulting experience;
• Proven experience with Plant3D, Revit, Microstation, SolidEdge and SmartPlant;
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal);
• French language skills (written and verbal) an asset;
• Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a desire to perform design engineering;
• Strong leadership and management skills;
• Strong critical thinking skills and an ability to problem solve effectively.

Why Choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition-because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $104,100 - $138,000
MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $94,100 - $124,900

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 Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.
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We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

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• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
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Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe 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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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