Lead Project Engineer, Energy

WSP in Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 112,100 - 162,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health safety compliance

Equity in employment

Job summary

WSP in Canada is looking for a Lead Project Engineer for its Energy & Process team in Kitchener. The role involves guiding complex energy projects, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and serving as the primary client interface.

Candidates should have a post-graduate engineering degree, P.Eng. or P.Tech. designation, and 10–15 years of EPCM experience in the energy sector. This role also includes mentoring junior engineers and supporting project success through risk management and estimation.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of EPCM experience in the energy industry, including 7-10 years in project engineering roles.
• Proven experience leading projects and working directly with clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, and estimation of engineering design activities.
• Ensure delivery across quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with clients.

Skills

Project engineering

Client communication

Risk management

Team coordination

Engineering design optimization

Education

Post-graduate degree in Engineering

P.Eng. or P.Tech. designation

Job description

Lead Project Engineer – Energy & Process

Join WSP’s Energy & Process team within the ERI sector supporting projects across Canada and globally, from conventional energy to low‑carbon transition solutions. As a Lead Project Engineer you will guide complex energy projects from concept through detailed engineering, act as a key client interface, and drive multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, and estimation of engineering design activities from concept through construction‑ready deliverables
• Drive project success by identifying risks early and ensuring delivery across quality, schedule, and cost objectives
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing technical direction and aligning all deliverables
• Interpret project scope and specifications to ensure compliance with technical, regulatory, and WSP standards
• Oversee and approve engineering designs, maintaining quality assurance and consistency with project goals
• Serve as the primary technical interface with clients, providing guidance on complex engineering challenges
• Support execution through cost estimating, risk assessment, change management, and engineering documentation
• Mentor and develop engineers, strengthening technical capability and team performance

Qualifications

• Post‑graduate degree in Engineering
• P.Eng. or P.Tech. designation
• 10–15 years of EPCM experience in the energy industry, including 7–10 years in project engineering roles
• Proven experience leading projects and working directly with clients and stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with the ability to act as a trusted client advisor
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality work under tight deadlines
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and producing project reports
• Strong understanding of design optimization, risk management, and engineering best practices

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

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. The company welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities; accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Health and safety is a core value. Given the importance of keeping one another safe, it is expected that applicants comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include working in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather within safe and reasonable limits.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.