Principal Conveyance Engineer - Civil Engineering

WSP; Area E (Thornhill); On-site; CAD 136,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal Conveyance Engineer to lead delivery of municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure across Canada. You will guide multidisciplinary teams through planning, design and delivery while shaping resilient solutions and mentoring future leaders.

You will oversee calculations, reports and drawings, champion QA/QC, and support business development with clients and partners. This role requires a P.Eng. and 12–15 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• P.Eng. designation and registration with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• 12–15 years of experience delivering municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater projects.
• Deep expertise in planning, design and delivery of watermains, trunk sewers, forcemains, pump stations, outfalls, pipelines and related conveyance infrastructure.
• Experience as technical lead on complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong background preparing and reviewing technical reports, drawings, specs and cost estimates.
• Experience leading QA/QC reviews and mentoring project teams.
• Knowledge of trenchless technologies, environmental approvals, hydraulic modelling concepts and standard engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning, design and delivery of complex municipal conveyance projects.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams delivering large-scale infrastructure solutions.
• Oversee development and review of engineering calculations, reports, specs, drawings and cost estimates.
• Establish QA/QC practices and ensure technical excellence across deliverables.
• Mentor engineers, designers and technologists and foster professional growth.
• Address complex engineering challenges with innovative, cost-effective solutions.
• Support project pursuits, proposals and client relationships across agencies and contractors.
• Contribute guidance throughout feasibility studies, environmental assessments, detailed design, procurement and construction support.

Skills

P.Eng.

Water/wastewater design

Technical lead

QA/QC reviews

Hydraulic modelling

Trenchless technologies

Cost estimates

Mentorship

Client relationships

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 delivery of critical municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that helps communities thrive. As a Principal Conveyance Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership on complex conveyance projects across Ontario and Canada, guiding multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and delivery while helping shape resilient and sustainable infrastructure solutions. This is an opportunity to influence major projects, mentor future leaders, strengthen client relationships, and drive engineering excellence across a diverse portfolio of conveyance initiatives.

Your Impact

• Lead the technical planning, design, and delivery of complex municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater conveyance projects.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to multidisciplinary teams delivering large-scale infrastructure solutions.
• Oversee the development and review of engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Establish and champion quality assurance and quality control practices, ensuring technical excellence across all project deliverables.
• Mentor and develop engineers, designers, and technologists by sharing technical expertise and fostering professional growth.
• Solve complex engineering challenges through innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions that deliver value to clients and communities.
• Support project pursuits, proposal development, and business development activities while strengthening relationships with clients, agencies, contractors, and industry partners.
• Contribute expert guidance throughout the full project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, Municipal Class Environmental Assessments, detailed design, procurement, and construction support.

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.
• 12–15 years of experience delivering municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Deep expertise in the planning, design, and delivery of watermains, trunk sewers, forcemains, pump stations, outfalls, pipelines, and related conveyance infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead on complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong background preparing and reviewing technical reports, contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Experience leading QA/QC reviews and providing technical oversight and mentorship to project teams.
• Knowledge of trenchless technologies, environmental approval processes, hydraulic modelling concepts, and industry-standard engineering software.

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: $147,500 – $195,400
MB & ON: $136,400 – $184,600

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $133,200 – $176,900

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 and seniority. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Help deliver the infrastructure that communities rely on every day. Bring your technical expertise, leadership, and vision to projects that create lasting impact across Ontario and Canada. Join a team where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth come together to redefine what's possible.