Piping Engineer, Resources (Kitchener)

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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.

Location: Ontario Offices, ideally in northern Ontario.

Responsibilities

• 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, and 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.

Qualifications

• University Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 15+ years of piping engineering experience in mining and heavy industrial projects.
• 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 commitment to continuously grow your technical toolkit.

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 education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

EEO & Safety

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:

Health and Safety is a core value of WSP. Employees must comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times, and with client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details:

Additional Notes

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.