WSP in Africa

Process Engineer-in-Training

WSP in Africa  •  Calgary, CA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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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

Build the Future with Us

Bring your curiosity, technical foundation, and drive to learn into a role where early-career process engineering talent can grow through meaningful project work, mentorship, and exposure to complex industrial and energy challenges.

You'll join a collaborative process engineering team supporting facility design, operational improvements, and engineering studies for clients across Canada and beyond. Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you'll build practical engineering skills while contributing to projects that enhance performance, efficiency, sustainability, and safety.

This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer looking to develop technical expertise, gain exposure to diverse industries, and establish a rewarding career with one of the world's leading professional services firms.

Your Impact

  • Support the development of process engineering deliverables including process simulations, equipment sizing calculations, line sizing calculations, and technical reports.
  • Contribute to the preparation and review of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment data sheets, and instrument specifications.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative, practical, and client-focused solutions.
  • Assist in process studies, debottlenecking assessments, optimization initiatives, and feasibility evaluations for industrial facilities.
  • Apply engineering principles to improve safety, reliability, operability, and environmental performance across projects.
  • Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, and project meetings while building confidence in presenting engineering recommendations.
  • Support project delivery with a focus on quality, schedule, budget, and continuous improvement.
  • Grow your technical and professional skills through mentorship, training opportunities, and increasing project responsibility.

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
  • Registered as an EIT or eligible for registration with a provincial engineering association.
  • Strong foundation in process engineering fundamentals including mass and energy balances, fluid flow, heat transfer, and equipment design.
  • Familiarity with process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, ChemCAD, or similar tools is considered an asset.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical standards, and operating data.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated organization and attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering quality work.
  • Commitment to health, safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous learning.

Why Choose WSP?

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 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

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $73,400 – $97,200
MB & ON: $67,000 – $92,200
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $66,300 – $88,000

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.

Ready to Launch Your Engineering Career?

Join a team where you'll gain hands-on experience, receive meaningful mentorship, and contribute to projects that help shape the future of industry, infrastructure, and energy. If you're eager to learn, ready to collaborate, and excited to make an impact from day one, we'd love to hear from you.


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

WSP in Africa

About WSP in Africa

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers.​

Operating from South Africa, and with a team of over 650+ we deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals.​

Visit us at https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/

#WeAreWSP

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1885
Website
wsp.com
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