Senior Civil Engineer - Water & Wastewater (Conveyance)

WSP; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer focused on water and wastewater conveyance in Kitchener, Canada. The ideal candidate will manage major projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Responsibilities include overseeing design phases and maintaining client relationships to drive business growth. This position requires significant experience in municipal infrastructure projects and the ability to navigate regulatory processes effectively.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Strong command of construction methods and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage projects from planning to construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead water and wastewater conveyance projects ensuring design compliance.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality solutions.
• Provide expert guidance during construction and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Water and wastewater engineering

Mentoring

Risk management

Client relationship management

Education

Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master's degree (an asset)

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Senior Civil Engineer role focused on water and wastewater conveyance. Lead major projects, mentor talent, and drive business growth with expertise in linear infrastructure to deliver sustainable solutions for a national conveyance team.

What you can expect to do here

• 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, attending meetings, etc.
• 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 compelling 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.

At WSP

• 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

Please Note

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