Lead Conveyance Engineer - Civil Engineering

WSP; Area E (Thornhill); On-site; CAD 123,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

WSP in Canada seeks a Lead Conveyance Engineer to provide technical leadership on municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater conveyance projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and delivery, influencing infrastructure investments and client partnerships.

The role focuses on delivering complex conveyance solutions across multiple provinces, mentoring engineers, and contributing to business growth within the Water & Wastewater conveyance practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• P.Eng. designation and registration with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• 10+ years of experience delivering municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Experience with planning, design, and delivery of watermains, pipelines, trunk sewers, forcemains, pump stations.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and deliver complex infrastructure programs.
• Ability to prepare and review design reports, contract drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Experience supporting Municipal Class Environmental Assessments, environmental approvals, and trenchless infrastructure solutions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with experience mentoring technical teams and building long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater conveyance projects.
• Oversee the development of engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams across structural, geotechnical, environmental, mechanical, and electrical disciplines to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Champion innovative and practical approaches to solving complex engineering challenges while maintaining quality, safety, and project objectives.
• Support construction activities through technical reviews, site visits, contractor coordination, and field services.
• Mentor and develop engineers, designers, and technical professionals through technical leadership and quality reviews.
• Drive successful project outcomes by supporting scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and resource planning activities.
• Strengthen client relationships and contribute to business development, proposals, and strategic growth opportunities within the conveyance practice.

Skills

P.Eng. designation

10+ years municipal water/wastewater

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

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

Design What Comes Next

Lead the future of water infrastructure and help shape resilient communities across Ontario and Canada. As a Lead Conveyance Engineer, you will provide technical leadership on complex municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater conveyance projects while guiding multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and delivery. This is an opportunity to influence critical infrastructure investments, mentor future engineering talent, and strengthen client partnerships within a growing Water & Wastewater Conveyance practice.

Your Impact

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater conveyance infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the development of engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams across structural, geotechnical, environmental, mechanical, and electrical disciplines to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Champion innovative and practical approaches to solving complex engineering challenges while maintaining quality, safety, and project objectives.
• Support construction activities through technical reviews, site visits, contractor coordination, and field services.
• Mentor and develop engineers, designers, and technical professionals through technical leadership and quality reviews.
• Drive successful project outcomes by supporting scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and resource planning activities.
• Strengthen client relationships and contribute to business development, proposals, and strategic growth opportunities within the conveyance practice.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and registration with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• 10+ years of experience delivering municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in the planning, design, and delivery of watermains, pipelines, trunk sewers, forcemains, pump stations, and related conveyance infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and delivering complex infrastructure programs.
• Proven ability to prepare and review design reports, contract drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Experience supporting Municipal Class Environmental Assessments, environmental approvals, and trenchless infrastructure solutions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with experience mentoring technical teams and building long-term client relationships.

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: $122,900 - $162,800

MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 - $147,400

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Join a team that is redefining what's possible in water infrastructure. Bring your technical expertise, leadership, and vision to some of Canada's most impactful conveyance projects while growing your career alongside industry-leading professionals. If you're ready to create lasting impact for communities today and tomorrow, we'd love to hear from you.