Lead Mechanical Layout Designer

Lead Layout Designer – WSP Canada

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About the role

Our Resources subsector, a key component of WSP’s Energy, Resources and Industry (ERI) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. We provide a full range of services to industrial and mining projects, from feasibility studies to detailed EPCM and project closure. This position will lead the design and optimization of layout design for heavy industrial projects across the subsector.

Location : Canadian offices – Etobicoke, Mississauga, Thornhill, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and / or Saskatoon, SK (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of layout design for heavy industrial projects.
• Prepare 3D models and layout arrangements for plant upgrades and new facilities.
• Review vendor drawings and ensure conformity with engineering designs.
• Prepare design calculations, briefs and sketches.
• Conduct trade‑off studies and prepare reports.
• Participate in field engineering assignments.
• Review design work related to layout arrangements and equipment models.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure timely and accurate flow of design information.
• Maintain and revise equipment libraries, department standards, and procedures.
• Attend model reviews.
• Prepare man‑hour estimates and determine layout staffing requirements for projects.
• Manage large groups of designers on a project, assigning work to staff.
• Participate in project cost estimates.
• Develop and recommend improvements in design standards to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to layout project staff.
• Ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and quality of all layout deliverables.
• Prepare layout technical quality audits across multiple projects.

Qualifications

Benefits and Culture

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform, and savings programs with a clear vision for the future.

About WSP

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, with over 65,000 team members globally and 12,000+ in Canada. We provide a wide range of services from environmental remediation to urban planning and engineering iconic buildings.

At WSP :

Health & Safety

Health and safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Candidates are expected to comply with our HSE policy and client HSE policies, and for safety-sensitive positions, be able to perform key physical tasks as described.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request during all aspects of the selection process.

Employment Equity

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services

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