Senior Civil Engineer - Water & Wastewater (Conveyance)

WSP in Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead water and wastewater conveyance projects. This role involves managing project design phases, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates have 10–15 years of experience in municipal infrastructure and a strong background in project management and technical leadership. The firm values innovation and offers competitive compensation between CAD 130,000 and CAD 150,000.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Collaborative culture

Outstanding career opportunities

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage projects from planning to construction completion.
• Strong command of risk management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead water and wastewater conveyance projects from concept through construction.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Provide construction support and technical guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Report Writing

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree (an asset)

Job description

Overview

Senior Civil Engineer - Water & Wastewater (Conveyance) at WSP in Canada. The Opportunity : Join our team as a Senior Civil Engineer and take the lead in shaping the future of water and wastewater conveyance. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee major projects, mentor rising talent, and drive business growth—your expertise in linear infrastructure will empower our national conveyance team to deliver ground-breaking, sustainable solutions that set new industry standards. This position will work on a wide range of water infrastructure projects, both locally and nationwide.

What you can expect to do

• Lead water and wastewater conveyance projects, overseeing all design phases and ensuring compliance with client needs and regulatory standards.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, technically robust solutions, from concept through construction.
• Drive project success by overseeing design deliverables, budgets, schedules, and quality assurance processes.
• Provide expert guidance during construction, including resolving technical queries and reviewing shop drawings.
• Champion risk management strategies, focusing on constructability and site-specific challenges.
• Mentor and inspire junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Build strong client relationships and support business growth through proposal development and innovative service offerings.
• Provide construction support services, including design clarifications, shop drawing reviews, responses to RFIs, site visits, and meetings.
• Take technical and time management responsibilities of tasks and delegate effectively to junior staff.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s degree an asset), with P.Eng. licensure in Ontario.
• 10–15 years of progressive experience leading design and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in conceptual and detailed design of linear infrastructure, including gravity sewers, watermains, pumping stations, and forcemains.
• Strong command of construction methods, sequencing, risk management, and mitigation strategies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Ontario and Canadian municipal / provincial design standards, regulatory requirements, and approval processes.
• Proven ability to manage projects from planning through to construction completion—delivering quality results on time and within budget.
• Recognized for technical leadership, collaboration, and commitment to innovation in infrastructure solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding multidisciplinary teams and managing stakeholder expectations to ensure project success.
• Exceptional mentoring abilities—skilled at inspiring, coaching, and fostering the growth of engineering professionals.
• Outstanding communicator with a proven track record in technical report writing, delivering client presentations, and facilitating clear collaboration across project teams.
• Strategic business development mindset, adept at preparing winning proposals and pursuing innovative opportunities for growth.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

What we offer

• We value our people and our reputation. We are locally dedicated with international scale. We are future focused and challenge the status quo. We foster collaboration in everything we do. We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.
• Flexible work options and a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• A Canadian success story — we're proud to wear the red and white of this country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you — from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain; WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities — we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday; we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

Important notices

Health and Safety is a core value at WSP. You will be expected to comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks as described in the job posting and interview. This may include working in various environmental conditions, such as remote areas, inclement weather, and working alone (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP is an equal opportunity employer; accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information, please read the full policy.

Location and compensation

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada — CA$130,000.00–CA$150,000.00; Greater Hamilton (Burlington) Metropolitan Area — CA$125,000.00–CA$160,000.00.