Senior Civil Engineer - Ressources

WSP in Canada; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is hiring a Senior Civil Engineer to help deliver industrial civil projects—from concept to construction—across Canada, with opportunities in Ontario, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. You will work with engineers, designers, and specialists in a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering degree, P.Eng., and extensive design and site planning experience in heavy industrial or mining projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Senior civil design and site planning experience in a consulting environment.
• Experience in heavy industrial or mining-sector projects.
• In-depth knowledge of codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license in Ontario or another Canadian province.
• Eligible for federal security clearance.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D; familiarity with Visual OTTHYMO, Pix4D, or Revit is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to changing project priorities and collaborate across disciplines.
• Valid G-class driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Design site plans including grading, earthworks, and water distribution.
• Develop, verify, and finalize drawings, specifications, reports, and calculations.
• Review and verify the technical quality, accuracy, and compliance of project deliverables.
• Conduct site reviews and provide construction-phase support.
• Prepare permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to proposals with fee estimates and technical inputs.
• Support project management to meet schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve engineering challenges.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project and client needs.

Skills

Senior civil design experience

Site planning experience

Industrial/mining experience

Regulatory knowledge

Security clearance eligible

G-class driver’s licence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Visual OTTHYMO

Pix4D

Revit

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity — Build the Future With Us

Our Resources subsector within WSP’s Energy, Resources & Industry (ERI) group supports industrial and mining clients across Canada. For decades, our experts have delivered economic studies, project management, detailed engineering, procurement, site management, commissioning, programming, and full EPCM execution across a wide range of heavy industrial environments.

To support our continued growth, we are hiring an Senior Civil Engineer. In this role, you’ll help deliver impactful industrial civil engineering projects—from conceptual design to construction—while collaborating with a tight‑knit team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. We are seeking candidates who desire to work out of our offices in Ontario, BC, and Saskatchewan.

Why choose Thunder Bay and Sudbury?

A place where career‑growing opportunities meet affordable living, vibrant culture, and endless outdoor adventure in a thriving regional hub —offering professionals the rare chance to build a meaningful future without sacrificing quality of life.

Your Impact

• Design site plans including grading, earthworks, water distribution, site services, access roads, stormwater and wastewater systems.
• Develop, verify, and finalize technical deliverables (drawings, specifications, reports, engineering calculations).
• Review and verify the technical quality, accuracy, and compliance of project deliverables.
• Conduct site reviews and provide construction-phase technical support.
• Prepare permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to proposal development, including fee estimates and technical inputs.
• Support project management activities to help ensure schedules and budgets are met.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of project and client needs.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Senior experience of civil design and site planning experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Experience in heavy industrial or mining-sector projects (asset).
• In-depth knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Must hold a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license in Ontario or in any Canadian province (mandatory).
• Eligible for federal security clearance.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D; experience with Visual OTTHYMO, Pix4D, or Revit is an asset.
• Ability to adapt to changing project priorities and collaborate across disciplines.
• Valid G-class driver’s licence.

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’ll 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 #ERI_Opportunities #carrières_ERI

Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 to $138,000

MB & ON: $95,000 to $130,800

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $94,100 to $124,900

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, 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.

Make Your Mark With WSP

Your work will help redefine what’s possible in the Resources sector. Join a team driven by purpose, collaboration, and innovation—and help build the industrial projects that shape Canada’s future.

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.

Please Note: 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 .