Civil Engineer – Renewable Energy

WSP; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Civil Engineer in Renewable Energy in Canada to design and deliver civil infrastructure for wind, solar, and BESS projects. You will lead site development, road design, drainage and earthworks, and coordinate with geotechnical, environmental, electrical, and construction disciplines.

Fluency in French is required; bilingualism with English is essential for national initiatives. A 5+ year track record in civil infrastructure and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum five years' design and delivery experience on civil infrastructure.
• Experience with access road design, grading, drainage, hydrology and water management.
• Experience in renewable energy projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Define project technical requirements and develop solutions addressing technical, environmental, regulatory, and economic constraints.
• Present engineering concepts, study results, and technical recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Design civil infrastructure for wind, solar, and BESS projects.
• Design temporary and permanent access roads for construction, operation and maintenance.
• Plan and optimize road alignments to balance cost and environmental impact.
• Coordinate site development with multidisciplinary teams to optimize land use and costs.
• Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, drainage, and stormwater studies.
• Prepare, review, and approve technical reports, drawings, specifications and studies.
• Ensure designs comply with standards and regulations.
• Provide technical support during construction and resolve field issues.

Skills

Multidisciplinary coordination

Excellent written and verbal comms in

Bilingualism (English & French)

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

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

Your Impact Starts Here

As part of the Renewable Energy team, you will contribute to the design, coordination, and delivery of medium to large-scale wind, solar, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. You will play a key role in developing civil infrastructure that supports the successful execution of projects critical to the energy transition.

As a Civil Engineer in Renewable Energy, you will be responsible for the delivery of site development, access road design, grading optimization, drainage and stormwater management, construction support, and multidisciplinary coordination. You will help develop practical and cost-effective solutions that minimize environmental impacts while meeting technical, regulatory, and client requirements.

Your Impact

• Define project technical requirements and develop solutions that address technical, environmental, regulatory, and economic constraints.
• Present engineering concepts, study results, and technical recommendations to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Design civil infrastructure associated with wind, solar, and BESS projects.
• Design temporary and permanent access roads required for the construction, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy facilities.
• Plan and optimize road alignments to facilitate equipment transportation while minimizing construction costs and environmental impacts.
• Optimize site grading and earthworks to reduce cut-and-fill volumes on wind, solar, and BESS projects.
• Participate in site layout development to maximize constructability and overall project efficiency.
• Coordinate site development activities with multidisciplinary teams to optimize land use, earthworks, and execution costs.
• Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, drainage, and stormwater management studies.
• Design ditches, culverts, retention ponds, erosion control measures, and other water management infrastructure.
• Assess runoff, erosion, and surface water risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Prepare, review, and approve technical reports, drawings, specifications, calculations, studies, tender documents, and other engineering deliverables.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards, client requirements, and municipal, provincial, and federal regulations.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and field investigations.
• Provide technical support during construction and assist project teams in resolving field issues.
• Supervise and support the work of technicians, designers, and drafters while serving as a technical resource.
• Coordinate with geotechnical, environmental, electrical, and construction disciplines.
• Integrate permitting conditions and environmental requirements into project designs and execution strategies.
• Promote and apply company quality, health and safety, and risk management processes.
• Contribute to the development of best practices, technical standards, and civil engineering methodologies for renewable energy projects.

The skills that set you apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience in access road design, grading, drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and water management.
• Experience supporting construction activities and field operations.
• Experience in renewable energy projects (wind, solar, or BESS) is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of grading optimization, constructability, and cut-and-fill balancing.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and other civil engineering design software.
• Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS or equivalent) is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements applicable to infrastructure projects is considered an asset.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French.
• Bilingualism is required because the individual will participate in national initiatives requiring communication with English- and French-speaking colleagues and clients.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.

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’ll 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.

Compensation

AB,BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $89 800 – 118 900

MB & ON: $81 900 – 112 800

NB, NL, NS, PEI& QC: $81 100 – 107 700

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.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 93259
• Posting Date 08/19/2026, 08:52 PM

About Us

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 .