Senior Project Manager, EIC

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

Job summary

WSP in Vancouver, BC seeks a senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical and control system projects for water and wastewater facilities. You’ll manage scope, schedule, and budget while shaping client relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes across design, tender, and construction phases.

You’ll bring 10+ years in consulting engineering, strong knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, MV/LV power systems, and hands-on PLC/DCS/HMI design experience, with a passion for sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and EGBC registration or eligibility.
• 10+ years of consulting engineering experience in water/wastewater projects.
• Expertise in Canadian Electrical Code and MV/LV power systems.
• Experience with proposals, cost estimates and client management.
• Passion for sustainable infrastructure and community impact.
• Experience with BC projects is an asset.
• Experience with Metro Vancouver projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical and control system projects for water and wastewater facilities, ensuring quality and compliance with WSP standards.
• Lead project teams through design, tendering, and construction phases, driving successful outcomes for clients and communities.
• Prepare feasibility studies, preliminary engineering designs, and capital cost estimates that influence critical infrastructure decisions.
• Design and configure DCS and PLC/HMI applications, supporting commissioning and field activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff, fostering growth and knowledge-sharing within the team.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to expand WSP’s service offerings in the water sector.

Skills

Electrical project management

Client relationship management

Cost estimation

Proposal writing

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

EGBC registration (or eligibility)

Tools

DCS

PLC/HMI

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? 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

Innovate and Lead – In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure across British Columbia. You’ll lead multidisciplinary projects that support clean water initiatives, managing scope, schedule, and budget while fostering strong client relationships. Reporting to the Director, Electrical, SCADA & Facilities, you’ll help shape the future of water in Canada.

Your Impact

• Deliver electrical and control system projects for water and wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring quality and compliance with WSP standards.
• Lead project teams through design, tendering, and construction phases, driving successful outcomes for clients and communities.
• Prepare feasibility studies, preliminary engineering designs, and capital cost estimates that influence critical infrastructure decisions.
• Design and configure DCS and PLC/HMI applications, supporting commissioning and field activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff, fostering growth and knowledge-sharing within the team.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to expand WSP’s service offerings in the water sector.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and registration with EGBC (or eligibility for immediate registration).
• 10+ years of consulting engineering experience, including water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver electrical and control system projects from concept through commissioning.
• Expertise in Canadian Electrical Code and related standards, with hands-on experience in MV/LV power systems and instrumentation design.
• Strong business acumen with experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, and managing client expectations.
• A passion for sustainable infrastructure and making a positive impact on communities.
• Experience with local W&WW projects in BC is an asset.
• Experience with Metro Vancouver projects is an asset.

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’ll 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

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $114,600 – $151,800
MB & ON: $104,500 – $143,900
Atlantic Provinces & 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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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.
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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).
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