Senior Process Engineer - Mining (Water / Wastewater)

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Western Canada water treatment team, based in Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, or Calgary. You will lead and support delivery of water treatment projects from planning through execution, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and clients to achieve practical, sustainable solutions.

You will refine process designs, model treatment systems, support proposals, and mentor junior engineers while upholding quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• P.Eng. registration or eligibility in a Canadian province highly preferred.
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Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of water and municipal water treatment projects from planning through execution.

Skills

Chemical Eng

P.Eng. (Canada)

Water/wastewater exp

Process modelling tools

Multi-disciplinary collab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

P.Eng. eligible/registered

Tools

HYSYS

OLI

METSIM

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can. With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Design What Comes Next

Join our Water Treatment team and help deliver innovative solutions that improve water quality and support sustainable communities, industries, and mining operations across Western Canada. Based in Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, or Calgary, you'll contribute to impactful water and wastewater treatment projects while working alongside multidisciplinary experts who are shaping the future of water infrastructure.

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Your Impact

• Lead and support the delivery of industrial, mine water, and municipal water treatment projects from planning through execution.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to achieve successful client outcomes.
• Develop technical reports, specifications, process schematics, and treatment system designs that support critical infrastructure projects.
• Analyze and design water treatment processes including technology selection, equipment sizing, hydraulic analysis, process modelling, and mass balance development.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to advance innovative and practical solutions.
• Contribute to business development activities through proposal preparation, engineering estimates, and client relationship building.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers while supporting quality reviews and technical excellence across project teams.
• Help strengthen WSP's water treatment practice through continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and technical leadership.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in a Canadian province, or eligible for registration.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in water and wastewater treatment engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with water treatment process design, analysis, and project delivery.
• Experience with process modelling software such as HYSYS, OLI, or Metsim is considered an asset.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong technical quality and client service.
• Experience supporting proposals, project management, and business development initiatives.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Field, construction, commissioning, or operational experience is considered an asset.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel occasionally for project requirements.

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.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600 - $151,800
• MB & ON: $104,500 - $143,900
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $103,500 - $137,400

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.

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 .