Senior Instrumentation and Monitoring Engineer

WSP; Markham; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Opportunities for professional growth

Top Employer recognition

Job summary

WSP is looking for a Senior Instrumentation and Monitoring Engineer in Markham to provide technical expertise and supervise monitoring systems for infrastructure projects. The role involves troubleshooting, coordinating activities, and data analysis to support safe decision-making. Applicants should have a relevant degree, strong skills in monitoring systems, and experience in construction sites. The position offers a salary range of $95,000 to $130,800, reflecting skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in instrumentation and monitoring activities.
• Proven experience in supervising field activities on construction sites.
• Valid G driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical instrumentation and monitoring services.
• Supervise installation and decommissioning of monitoring systems.
• Review and analyze monitoring data to support engineering decisions.

Skills

Technical instrumentation expertise

Monitoring systems installation

Troubleshooting and coordination

Data analysis and reporting

Excellent communication skills

Ability to lift equipment

Local travel willingness

Education

University degree in Civil Engineering

Focus on Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Total station surveying equipment

Monitoring readout units

Job description

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The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Join WSP’s Instrumentation and Monitoring team and play a critical role in delivering complex infrastructure and construction projects. Based out of our Markham office, this full‑time position offers the opportunity to apply senior‑level technical expertise in both field and office environments, supporting safe, data‑driven decision‑making on impactful projects across the region.

Your Impact

• Provide senior technical instrumentation and monitoring services in both field and office settings.
• Supervise the installation of a wide range of monitoring systems, including building and utility monitoring points, settlement and rail monitoring points, inclinometers, shape accelerometer arrays, monitoring wells, vibrating wire piezometers, strain gauges, electrolevel beams, tiltmeters, crack gauges, and related systems.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation issues, coordinating with suppliers and engineering teams to deliver timely on‑site responses.
• Coordinate instrumentation and monitoring activities with general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless execution.
• Supervise general site work, including installation and decommissioning activities.
• Review, analyze, and interpret monitoring data to support informed engineering decisions.
• Set up, maintain, and manage monitoring data visualization platforms.
• Prepare monitoring reports, cost estimates, and proposals to support ongoing and future business opportunities.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• University degree in Civil Engineering, preferably with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering.
• Strong foundational knowledge of instrumentation and monitoring activities.
• Demonstrated experience installing monitoring instruments, collecting data, and troubleshooting field issues.
• Experience using total station surveying equipment and monitoring readout units (e.g., inclinometers, strain gauges).
• Proven experience working on active construction sites, including supervision of field activities.
• Experience conducting pre‑ and post‑construction condition surveys and preparing technical reports.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
• Valid G driver’s license, access to a vehicle with appropriate insurance, and ability to lift equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Availability for local travel and extended working hours, including night shifts and weekends when required.
• Experience with automated monitoring systems and geotechnical drilling procedures is considered an asset.

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.

Compensation

Grade 7 – Tier 2 (Professional)

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

MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 – $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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Apply today and discover how your expertise in instrumentation and monitoring can help deliver safer, smarter, and more sustainable projects with WSP.