Engineering Director, Nuclear

WSP in Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 162,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a senior leader to head its Nuclear division, driving engineering leadership across Canada’s most complex energy and heavy industrial projects in the nuclear sector. Based in downtown Toronto with travel to Ontario locations, you will guide the technical team, shape the ERI nuclear portfolio, and drive client success for major projects.

This role requires a PE designation, 20+ years in nuclear operations, and a proven track record delivering complex projects with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 20+ years in nuclear operations, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation in your province.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams including Licensing and Safety Analysis.
• Proven experience delivering complex nuclear projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and commitment to safety and quality.
• Strategic planning with knowledge of nuclear systems, standards, and safety culture.
• Experience with CSA N286/N299 quality systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team across multiple engineering disciplines, including recruitment and performance evaluation.
• Provide technical guidance and be accountable for the team’s technical work.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for nuclear services aligned with company goals.
• Own processes, policies, and procedures related to nuclear engineering, quality and training.
• Lead the design interface between NSP and BOP portions of a nuclear plant.
• Ensure deliverables meet budget, schedule, quality and technical requirements.
• Manage training programs and foster a nuclear safety culture.
• Interface with stakeholders to ensure designs meet regulatory requirements and constructability.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate nuclear services into broader initiatives.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Project delivery

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

P.Eng designation

Job description

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

This is your chance to be part of a team that’s shaping Canada’s nuclear infrastructure. This pivotal role will spearhead the nuclear division, bringing a wealth of technical experience in nuclear engineering, a wealth of knowledge in nuclear engineering processes, and quality standards along with established connections within the nuclear industry. Our Nuclear division is operating at an exciting time as nuclear power and new technology solutions are advancing globally, with Canada leading the way in nuclear refurbishments, new builds, major capital project portfolios and a deep, established nuclear supply chain.

Your Impact Starts Here

Step into a leadership role where your expertise shapes Canada’s most complex energy and heavy industrial projects. Reporting to the Vice President of Nuclear, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading our engineering technical team within our Nuclear division as well as shaping our ERI nuclear portfolio and advancing client success.

This role will be based out of our downtown Toronto office with potential project-related travel to Tiverton, Toronto, Pickering, Oshawa (Ontario) and Saint John (New Brunswick), as required.

Your Impact

• You will lead and manage a team of professionals over multiple engineering disciplines, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluation;


• You will provide technical guidance as appropriate and be accountable for the technical work undertaken by the team;


• You will develop and implement strategic plans for nuclear services, ensuring alignment with company objectives;


• You will own processes, policies, and procedures related to nuclear engineering, quality, and training;


• You will lead the team who will manage and coordinate the design interface between the Nuclear Steam Plant (NSP) and Balance of Plant (BOP) portions of a nuclear power plant;


• You will ensure department deliverables in projects or advisory services are produced in accordance with budget, schedule, quality, and technical requirements;


• You will manage training programs and establish a nuclear safety culture;


• You will own the quality program across Canada and integrate with other WSP national and global teams ensuring that work is conducted in accordance with applicable Engineering and Quality Assurance procedures, and in accordance with the contract, applicable specifications, and technical requirements including but not limited to N-Qual;


• You will interface with stakeholders, including Engineering peers, Procurement, Construction representatives, and prospective equipment and/or system vendors, to ensure system designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements, and that the resulting designs are constructable, operable, and maintainable;


• You will manage joint pursuits across WSP nuclear teams, providing resource skills assessments and capability assessments in partnership with HR;


• You will collaborate with other departments to integrate nuclear services into broader company initiatives.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field;


• Minimum of 20 years of experience in nuclear operations, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role;


• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation or equivalent in your province of residence required;


• Experience managing engineering work with significant interfacing requirements with multidisciplinary engineering teams including Licensing, Safety Analysis, Civil / Structural, and Electrical/I&C.


• Proven experience delivering complex nuclear projects;


• A proven leader with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality;


• Proven experience in Strategic Planning, including:




• In-depth knowledge of nuclear systems, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements;


• Strong technical expertise in nuclear engineering, excellent leadership and management skills, and a proven track record of successful project delivery;


• Strong knowledge of nuclear codes and standards, as well as nuclear operations safety culture, design guidelines, and security regulations;




• Experience working within a Quality Management System (CSA N286), and quality standards (CSA N299).


• Experience managing and/or performing work under nuclear Codes and Standards such as CSA N285, CSA N299, etc.


• This position may require occasional travel to project and industry organization sites;


• The role involves working in both office and field environments.


• Security Clearance with Public Services and Procurement Canada is a condition of employment;


• Promoting a culture where safety and quality of work is an overriding priority


• Required: Able to meet and maintain Security Clearance requirements to work on nuclear projects in Canada.

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 & YT: $177,000 - $234,400

MB & ON: $161,500 - $222,300

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $159,900 - $212,300

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.

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.

Health and Safety

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

#WeAreWSP #WithUsYouCan