Senior Professional, Environmental Engineering

WSP USA; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced senior environmental consultant to lead complex contaminated sites projects across Canada. You will mentor developing professionals and contribute to meaningful work that protects communities and environments.

The role emphasizes project leadership, client engagement, regulatory knowledge, and a strong safety culture within multidisciplinary teams across engineering, science, and advisory services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geoscience, Biology, or a related discipline.
• Professional designation (P.Eng., P.Geo., RPBio., or equivalent) or eligibility to obtain registration.
• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience with a focus on contaminated sites assessment and remediation.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, including budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and resource planning.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, contaminated sites legislation, and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to prepare technical reports, proposals, and client-facing deliverables.
• Strong field experience with a demonstrated commitment to health and safety excellence.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead contaminated sites investigation, remediation, and environmental management projects from planning through completion.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and technical deliverables while ensuring quality outcomes.
• Build and strengthen relationships with clients, regulators, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare proposals, technical reports, and innovative environmental solutions that help clients achieve their objectives.
• Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate environmental professionals.
• Champion a strong culture of health, safety, and environmental stewardship across all project activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex environmental and sustainability challenges.
• Identify opportunities for growth and contribute to the continued success of the Earth & Environment practice.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & scheduling

Client communication

Regulatory knowledge

Proposal & report writing

Health & safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geoscience, Biology, or related discipline

Professional designation (P.Eng., P.Geo., RPBio., or equivalent) or eligibility to obtain registration

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

Build the Future with Us

Join our Earth & Environment team and help deliver environmental solutions that protect communities, restore natural environments, and support sustainable development across Canada. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex contaminated sites projects, mentor developing professionals, and contribute to meaningful work that creates positive environmental impact.

Your Impact

• Lead contaminated sites investigation, remediation, and environmental management projects from planning through completion.

• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and technical deliverables while ensuring quality outcomes.

• Build and strengthen relationships with clients, regulators, and project stakeholders.

• Prepare proposals, technical reports, and innovative environmental solutions that help clients achieve their objectives.

• Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate environmental professionals.

• Champion a strong culture of health, safety, and environmental stewardship across all project activities.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex environmental and sustainability challenges.

• Identify opportunities for growth and contribute to the continued success of the Earth & Environment practice.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geoscience, Biology, or a related discipline.

• Professional designation (P.Eng., P.Geo., RPBio., or equivalent) or eligibility to obtain registration.

• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience with a focus on contaminated sites assessment and remediation.

• Demonstrated experience managing projects, including budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and resource planning.

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, contaminated sites legislation, and industry best practices.

• Proven ability to prepare technical reports, proposals, and client-facing deliverables.

• Strong field experience with a demonstrated commitment to health and safety excellence.

• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel as required.

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

Grade 7 | Tier 2

from AdVantage_Flattened_Pay_Transparency_Dataset_MAIN.xlsx.

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?

Bring your environmental consulting expertise, project leadership skills, and passion for environmental stewardship to a team that helps create lasting positive outcomes for communities and the environment. Join WSP and discover opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with industry-leading professionals, and make a meaningful impact every day.

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.