Junior Chemical Engineer (Mining - Water Treatment)

About the Role

In this position you will integrate into a national water‑treatment team, prepare technical deliverables, support process‑engineering analysis and design, and participate in projects from concept through commissioning and operations support, while managing multiple priorities and coordinating with colleagues, vendors, and clients. • Deliver technical documents such as reports, proposals, process schematics, specifications, and layout drawings. • Conduct process‑engineering analysis including technology selection, equipment sizing, process modelling, mass balances, and hydraulic assessments. • Develop 3D layouts and support design from concept through detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations. • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to changing schedules and priorities. • Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, clients, and subcontractors to ensure project success. • Provide technical and project assistance to intermediate and senior engineers. • Pursue continuous skill development and mentorship to enhance consulting capabilities. • Utilize engineering software and commercial tools for problem‑solving. • Work in a safety‑focused environment with accommodations for candidates with disabilities and a commitment to employment equity.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸technical docs
• ▸process analysis
• ▸3d layouts
• ▸project management
• ▸stakeholder coordination
• ▸engineering software

What You Bring

We are seeking a Junior Chemical Engineer for our Water Treatment team in Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, or Edmonton. The role offers early‑career engineers the chance to work on impactful water and wastewater projects across industrial, municipal, and mining sectors, with hands‑on field exposure within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering (graduate studies an asset), is eligible for EIT or P.Eng registration, and has 0–2 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills, organization, proficiency with engineering software, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential; experience with HYSYS/HYSIM, OLI, or Metsim, proposal development, field work, and a valid driver’s licence are advantageous. • Hold an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering; graduate studies are a plus. • Be eligible for registration as an EIT or P.Eng with EGBC/APEG A. • Possess 0–2 years of relevant experience, including co‑op or internship roles. • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication in English; French is an asset. • Show strong organization, detail orientation, and time‑management skills. • Experience with HYSYS/HYSIM, OLI, or Metsim, and field work is advantageous. • Maintain a valid driver’s licence. • Enjoy flexible work arrangements with occasional short site visits and longer field assignments.

Requirements

• ▸chemical engineering
• ▸eit/p.eng
• ▸entry-level
• ▸hysys
• ▸communication
• ▸driver’s licence

Benefits

WSP offers a flexible work environment, competitive salaries that vary by region, and a culture that values balance, mentorship, and continuous learning. As a Top 100 Canadian employer, we provide global opportunities, a commitment to health and safety, accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and an inclusive, equity‑focused workplace. • Benefit from competitive salary ranges differing by province and territory. • Join a Top 100 Canadian employer with global opportunities and a supportive, inclusive culture. • Access mentorship, professional development, and a focus on work‑life balance.

Work Environment

Hybrid