Lead Project Engineer

WSP in Canada; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Canada is looking for a Lead Project Engineer to manage projects from conception to execution. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years in an EPCM environment and strong client engagement experience. The role involves planning, scheduling, and ensuring quality control throughout the project lifecycle. Excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver high-quality work amidst competing priorities are essential. This position is a chance to contribute to significant engineering projects across Canada with a commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Career development opportunities

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of experience in EPCM environment in the energy industry.
• At least 2 years experience as a Project Lead handling client relations.
• Proven independent project leader with high-quality output.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule design engineering effort on projects.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, schedules, and project designs.
• Act as main technical contact with the client.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to prioritize activities

Independent project leader

Experience dealing with clients

Ability to produce high quality work

Education

Post-Graduate in Engineering

P.Eng. or P.Tech. designation

Job description

Job Description

Our Energy and Process subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. From small installations to multi-phase integrated megaprojects, we can support your upstream, midstream, or downstream oil and gas activities and energy transition markets at all stages of the project lifecycle, anywhere in the world. We are focused on providing design, engineering and environmental services that contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation, sustain the use and protection of water and marine resources, protect and restore biodiversity, and support our clients as they transition to low carbon solutions. Our experts work together to offer our clients services that live up to our vision: to meet the highest standards in the industry and innovate to exceed them.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our teams located any one of our Canadian offices with preference for Calgary, AB, Moncton, NB, Kitchener, ON.

What you can expect to do here

• You will plan, schedule, and estimate design engineering effort on projects from the conception of project design to issue of all drawings and specifications for construction.
• You will assist in the development of proposals.
• You will prepare and/or review cost estimates, schedules, risk assessment, and elements of project design.
• You will develop project strategy to ensure key issues are identified early and to ensure project goals of quality, schedule, and cost are achieved.
• You will interpret project specifications and scope to all engineering disciplines.
• You will review and approve all designs to ensure conformity with project specifications, project scope, company practices, and sound engineering practices.
• You will provide coordination to discipline and support development of their deliverables.
• You will prepare and update engineering control documents.
• You will monitor design changes, contract extras, and support development of change orders.
• You will be the main technical contact with the client.
• You will make recommendations on highly technical and complex aspects of WSP projects.
• You will complete feasibility studies and technical report writing.
• You will coach and mentor junior engineers in the development of their skills and training.
• You will mentor other engineers within the project engineering team.
• You will be required to provide professional designation on projects you are engaged in.
• You will develop technical drawings and deliverables such as P&IDs, Line List & DBMs and authentication of deliverables.
• You will develop Scope of Work or Specifications for Mechanical Packaged Equipment.
• You will maintain quality control and quality assurance on projects.
• You will be responsible for reviewing the work of others.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• Post-Graduate in Engineering;
• P.Eng. or P.Tech. designation;
• At least 10 to 15 years of previous experience in an EPCM environment in the energy industry with 7-10 years direct project engineering experience;
• At least 2 years experience as a Project Lead dealing directly with clients and other project stakeholders;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, act as main contact with the client;
• Experience directly dealing with clients coordinating meetings, creating project status reports and dealing with different groups, stakeholders and disciplines;
• Proven ability to produce high quality work while facing competing priorities and strict deadlines;
• Proven independent project leader;
• Ability to prioritize activities, adapt to change, and stay focused in a dynamic environment;
• Demonstrated skills on concept and developed design optimization programs to guide sound technical guidance for decision making;
• Knows, understands, and complies with all client and corporate procedures;
• Demonstrate sensitivity and discretion when working with confidential information.

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.

Benefits

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.

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, 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

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