Senior Energy Project Engineer - Lead, Client-Facing

WSP Canada; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 123,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking a senior energy & process engineering leader based in Canada to take charge of complex EPCM energy projects from concept through detailed design. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, interface with clients, and guide project engineering to deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Based in Calgary or Edmonton, you’ll help advance sustainable energy solutions and manage scope, schedule, and cost while mentoring engineers and shaping project

Qualifications

• Post-Graduate in Engineering.
• P.Eng or P.Tech designation.
• 10–15 years of EPCM experience in the energy industry with 7–10 years of direct project engineering experience in natural gas transmission and compression projects.
• At least 2 years experience as a technical Project Lead dealing directly with clients and other project stakeholders.
• Experience creating mechanical drawings (PFDs, P&IDs, Isometrics), line designation tables, Shutdown Key and Control Narratives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, acting as main contact with the client and stakeholders.
• Experience with Risk Management and Management of Change.
• Experience coordinating meetings with clients and multiple groups, stakeholders and disciplines.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work under competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, and estimation of engineering design activities from concept to construction-ready drawings and specifications.
• Drive project success by identifying risks early and ensuring quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and provide technical direction across deliverables.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory standards and client procedures while aligning with project goals.
• Oversee and approve engineering designs and maintain QA across documents.
• Act as the primary technical interface with clients, providing guidance on complex challenges.
• Support project execution through cost estimating, risk assessment, change management and documentation.
• Mentor engineers and foster technical growth within the team.

Education

Post-Graduate in Engineering

P.Eng or P.Tech designation

Job description

WSP Canada is seeking a senior energy & process engineering leader based in Canada to take charge of complex EPCM energy projects from concept through detailed design. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, interface with clients, and guide project engineering to deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Based in Calgary or Edmonton, you’ll help advance sustainable energy solutions and manage scope, schedule, and cost while mentoring engineers and shaping project