Experienced Environmental Engineer / Geoscientist

Experienced Environmental Engineer / Geoscientist; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in St. Catharines, Ontario is seeking an Experienced Environmental Engineer / Geoscientist to lead waste management, hydrogeology, environmental permitting, and contaminated lands projects across Ontario.

You will work with engineers, geoscientists and professionals to deliver practical solutions, build trusted client relationships, and strengthen our environmental services. You will have opportunities to lead projects, mentor developing professionals, and contribute to business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in environmental science or engineering.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.).
• Eight to fifteen years of relevant experience in waste management, hydrogeology, contaminated lands, or a related environmental field.

Responsibilities

• Lead waste management and hydrogeological projects, including compliance reporting and environmental permitting.
• Manage projects from proposal development through delivery and close-out, including schedules and budgets.
• Support contaminated lands assignments, including Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and remediation programs.
• Develop work programs, proposals, technical reports and planning documents.
• Coordinate subcontractors, field programs, and site health and safety requirements.
• Supervise field activities such as soil logging and sampling, groundwater and surface-water sampling.
• Build long-term client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Mentor junior and intermediate team members and review their technical work.

Skills

Waste management

Hydrogeology

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Reporting & proposals

Client communication

Team supervision

Health & safety

Education

Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in environmental science/engineering

Master’s degree asset

Job description

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

Experienced Environmental Engineer / Geoscientist

Bring your environmental expertise to a collaborative team helping clients manage complex waste management, hydrogeology, environmental permitting, and contaminated lands challenges across Ontario.

Based in St. Catharines, you will work alongside engineers, geoscientists, and technical professionals to deliver practical solutions, build trusted client relationships, and strengthen our environmental services. You will have opportunities to lead projects, mentor developing professionals, and contribute to business growth.

Your Impact

• Lead waste management and hydrogeological projects, including compliance reporting, environmental permitting, and geological and hydrogeological investigations.
• Manage projects from proposal development through delivery and close-out, including schedules, budgets, client communications, and invoicing support.
• Support contaminated lands assignments, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, remediation programs, risk assessments, and Records of Site Condition.
• Develop work programs, proposals, technical reports, planning documents, data interpretations, and recommendations that help clients make informed decisions.
• Coordinate subcontractors, equipment, field programs, and site-specific health and safety requirements.
• Supervise field activities such as soil logging and sampling, groundwater and surface-water sampling, stream-flow measurements, and landfill-gas monitoring.
• Build long-term client relationships while contributing to business development opportunities and service strategies.
• Mentor junior and intermediate team members, review their technical work, and support their professional development.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related discipline. A master’s degree in an environmental field is an asset.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer, P.Eng., or Professional Geoscientist, P.Geo. Strong candidates who are not currently eligible may also be considered.
• Eight to fifteen years of relevant experience in waste management, hydrogeology, aggregate resources, contaminated lands, or a related environmental field.
• Strong knowledge of applicable environmental regulations, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing projects, preparing proposals and reports, controlling schedules and budgets, and communicating directly with clients and contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to review technical data, laboratory reports, historical records, regulatory information, and reporting deliverables.
• Experience supervising, coaching, or mentoring junior professionals and field personnel.
• A strong commitment to health and safety, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the flexibility to complete fieldwork as required.

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.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $93,700 – $124,200
MB & ON: $85,500 – $117,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $84,700 – $112,400

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you are driven by purpose, technical excellence, and the opportunity to protect communities and the environment, we would love to hear from you.