Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal Engineering

WSP; Kingston; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Kingston, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal Engineering to lead delivery of essential municipal projects from concept through construction. You will mentor junior engineers and guide multidisciplinary teams while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Key focus areas include water, wastewater, stormwater, roads, and transportation systems. You will build client relationships across municipal and private sectors and contribute to pursuits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with eligible licensure as a P.Eng.
• Extensive experience delivering municipal infrastructure projects (water, wastewater, stormwater, roads).
• Strong project management, scope/budget/schedule control, and client expectation management.
• Strong knowledge of municipal standards, safety, and regulatory practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of complex municipal infrastructure from concept to construction.
• Drive technical excellence in water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and roadway systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable engineering solutions.
• Build and strengthen relationships with municipal, provincial, and private sector clients.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and professionals; foster growth.
• Champion quality management, safety, and risk mitigation during project execution.
• Support proposals, pursuits, and business development to grow market share.
• Influence community development through infrastructure that improves residents’ quality of life.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal Engineering

• Kingston, ON, Canada
• Cornwall, ON, Canada

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

Build the Future with Us

Municipal infrastructure is at the heart of thriving communities. As a Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal Engineering, you will lead the delivery of impactful infrastructure projects that improve how people live, work, and connect. From water and wastewater systems to roads, transportation networks, and community infrastructure, you'll play a critical role in shaping resilient communities while providing technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic guidance to clients and project teams.

Your Impact

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex municipal infrastructure projects from concept through construction.
• Drive technical excellence in the design of water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and roadway systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Build and strengthen trusted relationships with municipal, provincial, and private sector clients.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical professionals, fostering growth and technical expertise.
• Champion quality management, safety, and risk mitigation throughout project execution.
• Support proposal development, project pursuits, and business development initiatives that contribute to market growth.
• Influence community development by delivering infrastructure that enhances the quality of life for residents and stakeholders.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
• Extensive experience delivering municipal infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and roadway systems.
• Proven project management experience managing scope, budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Strong understanding of municipal standards, regulatory frameworks, and engineering best practices.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Commitment to safety leadership, quality delivery, and continuous improvement.

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: $122,900 - $162,800

MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 - $147,400

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, 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?

Join a team where your expertise helps build and strengthen the infrastructure that communities rely on every day. Bring your technical leadership, passion for innovation, and commitment to excellence to projects that create lasting impact. At WSP, you'll find the scale, support, and opportunities to grow your career while helping shape the future of municipal infrastructure across Canada and beyond.

Job Info

• Job Identification 98379
• Posting Date 10/27/2026, 08:40 PM

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 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 .