Lead Engineer, Water & Wastewater Treatment

White Spot; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Lead Engineer in Water & Wastewater Treatment in Vancouver to oversee diverse infrastructure projects. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience and a relevant engineering degree, focusing on sustainable solutions and client partnerships.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience in municipal water and wastewater treatment.
• Registration as Professional Engineer in BC or eligibility to register.
• Experience with engineering design and project commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, design, implementation, and commissioning of water projects.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project teams.
• Cultivate client relationships and deliver technical solutions.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Guidance

Client Interaction

Innovation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Professional Engineer Registration

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

The Opportunity:

Lead Engineer, Water & Wastewater Treatment. This exciting role will work on a diverse range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across British Columbia. The successful candidate will collaboratively harness WSP's vast resources to deliver cutting-edge water and wastewater treatment and pumping solutions, fostering stronger, more resilient communities for our residents to thrive, work, and enjoy life.

Join us in making a difference and be part of a team that is redefining the possibilities in water and wastewater infrastructure. Together, we will create a more sustainable and prosperous tomorrow for generations to come.

The preferred location for this role is our Vancouver office. Other WSP locations in British Columbia will be considered.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, from planning and design to implementation and commissioning. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the highest quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a diverse team of professionals, including engineers, technicians, and support staff.
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients, understand their needs, and provide solutions to their technical challenges. Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive innovation and creativity in developing water and wastewater treatment and pumping solutions. Utilize WSP's extensive resources to find cutting-edge approaches that address complex challenges effectively.
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and financial performance. Optimize resource utilization and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Work closely with other departments and disciplines within WSP to ensure a holistic approach to project delivery. Foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor's or master's Degree from an accredited University.
• Registration in good standing as Professional Engineer in British Columbia, or eligibility to be registered.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in municipal water and wastewater treatment and pumping, encompassing planning, design, and successful commissioning of innovative projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, Plant 3D, WaterCAD, SewerCAD and/or ArcGIS would be an asset.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $113,500 - $156,000.

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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.