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The Prospect 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 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 any one of our British Columbia offices.
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:
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.
The Skills That Set You Apart University Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related.

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📌 Material Handling Engineer, Resources (British Columbia)
🏢 WSP in Canada
📍 British Columbia