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Piping Engineer, Resources

@ WSP

Greater Sudbury, Ontario

Full-time15+ years experience
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Overview

WSP is hiring a Senior Piping Engineer in its Sudbury, Ontario office to lead mechanical piping design packages for mining, metals and heavy industrial projects. The role includes mentoring engineers, reviewing designs for code compliance, and working directly with clients and contractors. The posting requires 15+ years of piping experience, a bachelor's in mechanical engineering, and a P.Eng. or eligibility for one; it is hybrid and pays $112,100–$154,400 in Ontario.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead piping design packages from concept to detailed engineering
  • Develop piping systems, specifications and calculations
  • Review designs and drawings for quality and code compliance
  • Mentor intermediate and junior engineers
  • Engage clients and contractors on technical challenges

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related
  • 15+ years piping engineering experience in mining and heavy industry
  • P.Eng. designation or eligibility in Canada
  • Proven experience with equipment specification and system design
  • Comfortable working in the field or onsite

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Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · oraclecloud

Employer posting date
2026-07-23
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience15+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Plant or factory, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsP.Eng.
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyMechanical Engineering
Perks mentionedFlexible hours

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Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Shape the World Around You – As a Senior Piping Engineer, you will contribute your 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 our Sudbury Ontario office.

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:

  • Lead mechanical piping design packages from concept development through detailed engineering, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with project goals.
  • Develop piping systems, specifications, calculations, and deliverables that support safe, reliable, and high‑performing operations for mining, metals, heavy industrial clients.
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate piping design with process, structural, electrical, controls, and construction requirements.
  • Review designs, drawings, and engineering documents to ensure quality, constructability, and adherence to industry codes and best practices.
  • 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.

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • University Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related.
  • At least 15+years of piping engineering experience in mining and heavy industrial projects.
  • You hold (or are eligible for) a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada.
  • You bring proven experience solving real‑world engineering challenges, from equipment specification to system design and integration.
  • You’re comfortable working in the field or onsite as needed and adhere to all safety requirements.
  • You have working proficiency with mechanical design and modeling tools and continuously grow your technical toolkit.

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.

#WeAreWSP #WithUsYouCan #LI-Hybrid #ERI_Opportunities #carrières_ERI

Compensation

Compensation:
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. 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.

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. 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).

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.

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