Lead Process Engineer

WSP in Canada; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading professional services firm as a Senior Chemical Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in water treatment projects across Canada. This position offers a unique opportunity to integrate with a collaborative team, manage diverse projects, and contribute to strategic business development. With a strong emphasis on quality delivery and client relationships, you will mentor junior engineers and ensure successful project execution. Embrace a flexible work culture that values balance and inclusion, while being part of a company that is committed to enhancing the environment and infrastructure of Canada. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in consulting engineering.
• Registered as P.Eng in a Canadian province.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water treatment projects ensuring quality and budget adherence.
• Prepare technical reports and process schematics for projects.

Skills

Project Management

Water Treatment

Client Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Business Development

Mentoring

Education

Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering

Graduate degree(s)

Tools

HYSIM/HYSIS

OLI software

Job description

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to join our water treatment team in any of our Canadian Offices. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of water and wastewater treatment projects in the areas of industrial, mine water and municipal.

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.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• 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.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

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.

What you can expect to do here:

• Integration with our water treatment group and other related groups in Canada and across North America.
• Project Manager and/or Process Lead role for a variety of projects.
• Ownership of projects to ensure quality delivery on-time and on-budget.
• Strategic business development, client relationship building, and leading proposal development to win treatment projects.
• Communication and coordination with team members, other WSP groups, equipment vendors, clients, and sub-contractors.
• Preparation of technical reports, specifications, process schematics, and layout drawings.
• Analysis and design regarding water treatment projects: process and technology selection, equipment sizing and specification.
• Mentoring and on-the-job training for junior and intermediate colleagues.
• Project management of multiple simultaneous projects, including project resource management.
• Providing project support for other senior staff as required.
• Supporting the management team with budgeting, strategy development and execution.
• Primarily office-based consulting engineering work with some opportunities for business travel and fieldwork.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Undergraduate degree in chemical engineering.
• Currently registered as P.Eng in a Canadian province.
• 15+ years relevant working experience in consulting engineering.
• Required experience in water treatment.
• Experience with HYSIM/HYSIS or OLI software packages.
• Strong project management and discipline lead skills.
• Strong inter-personal skills to assist project delivery.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational skills in both information management and time management.
• Experienced in business development and building client relationships.
• Experienced with project management and project delivery according to quality standards.
• Proven record of independently leading successful projects.
• Detailed design, procurement, construction management, and commissioning experience is an asset.
• Graduate degree(s) are an asset.
• Valid driver's license.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $121,600 - $167,300. The final salary awarded for this role may vary based on several factors.

About Us

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.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. It is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times.

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.