Project Director, Hydro & Dams

WSP in Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 147,500 - 195,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer

Flexible work

Global opportunities

Job summary

WSP is seeking a seasoned Project Director – Hydropower and Dams (Western Canada) to shape strategy, strengthen client partnerships, and deliver transformative projects across Western Canada. Ideal candidates will lead major projects, mentor teams, and drive growth while ensuring profitable delivery.

The role requires 20+ years in hydropower/dams, P.Eng. eligibility in Western Canada, and the ability to travel 10–20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 20+ years of project management experience in hydropower or dams.
• Proven business development and strategic growth within Canadian hydropower and dams.
• Registered or eligible for P.Eng. in Western Canada.
• Established network with power utilities and dam owners in Western Canada.
• Proven ability to lead client engagement and develop long-term partnerships.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel within Western Canada (10–20%).

Responsibilities

• Be the Project Director on major infrastructure dams and hydropower projects.
• Provide leadership and governance for projects and programs.
• Mentor major Project Managers and establish project vision and execution strategies.
• Ensure coordination among engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, and stakeholders.
• Lead steering committees and executive reviews; manage client relationships.
• Identify growth opportunities and oversee commercial discussions.
• Ensure project profitability, revenue, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Oversee pursuit strategies, proposals, and client presentations.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Business development

Client engagement

Team mentorship

Strategic planning

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

P.Eng. registration eligibility (Western Canada)

Job description

Job Description

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.

As Project Director – Hydropower and Dams (Western Canada), you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, strengthening client partnerships, and delivering impactful projects that support resilient, sustainable energy systems across Western Canada. This is a high-impact leadership role where your expertise fuels business growth, guides complex project delivery, and contributes to a national vision for the future of hydropower and dam infrastructure. This position will, ideally, be based out of one of our Western offices, ideally, Calgary or Vancouver.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us. Lead the growth of one of Canada’s most critical infrastructure sectors.

Your Impact

• Be the Project Director on major infrastructure dams and hydropower projects
• Provide overall leadership and governance for major projects and programs
• Mentor major Project Managers
• Establish project vision, objectives, execution strategies, and success criteria
• Ensure effective coordination among engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, and stakeholder teams
• Lead project steering committees and executive review meetings
• Act as the senior point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
• Build and maintain client relationship at the project level
• Identify opportunities for additional services and strategic growth
• Manage high-level commercial and contractual discussions
• Be accountable for project profitability, revenue, cash flow, and financial performance
• Approve significant project expenditures and change orders
• Ensure effective risk and opportunity management
• Oversee winning pursuit strategies, proposals, and client presentations across multidisciplinary teams
• Collaborate with national sector leaders to participate in implementation and execute strategic growth plans
• Identify resource needs, support recruitment efforts, and help build a high-performing regional team
• Foster a strong team culture by promoting engagement, collaboration, and professional development

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• At least 20 years of strong project management in hydropower or dams
• Demonstrated success in business development and strategic growth within the Canadian hydropower and dams sector
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a P.Eng. in at least one province in Western Canada
• Established network and relationships with power utilities and dam owners in Western Canada
• Proven ability to lead client engagement and develop long-term partnerships
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel within Western Canada (10–20%)

Why Choose WSP?

• 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

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 – $195,400
• MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $133,200 – $176,900

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

Ready to Shape the Future?

Step into a leadership role where your expertise drives meaningful impact across Canada’s energy infrastructure. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team and help deliver innovative solutions that power communities and protect critical assets.

Apply today and make your mark at WSP.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges – engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion – to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day – applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Health and Safety & Accessibility

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. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here.