Senior Water & Wastewater Process Engineer / Project Manager

WSP USA; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking a Senior Water & Wastewater Process Engineer / Project Manager to lead municipal water and wastewater projects across Canada from concept to commissioning. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, drive technical excellence, and deliver resilient infrastructure that supports healthier communities.

Join a collaborative team and help address today’s water challenges with innovative designs, effective leadership, and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience delivering water and wastewater projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; Master’s degree is an asset.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility for APEGA registration.
• Experience with municipal water and wastewater treatment processes and infrastructure.
• Strong technical writing and proposal development skills.
• Ability to lead projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams in a consulting environment.
• Experience supporting business development and client relationships.
• Knowledge of permitting, contract administration, commissioning, and construction support.

Responsibilities

• Champion health, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across all project phases.
• Lead multidisciplinary water and wastewater projects from planning to commissioning.
• Develop innovative process designs, including P&IDs and specifications.
• Conduct feasibility studies, technology evaluations, and economic assessments.
• Manage procurement and tendering for major process equipment.
• Drive project performance with scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and foster project excellence.
• Collaborate with clients, partners and internal specialists to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Water & wastewater treatment

Project management

P.Eng./APEGA eligibility

Technical writing

Leadership

Business development

Permitting & contract administration

Travel willingness

Valid driver's license

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (asset)

Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.)

Eligibility for registration with APEGA

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 growing Water and Wastewater team as a Senior Water & Wastewater Process Engineer / Project Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering infrastructure that supports healthier, more resilient communities across Canada. As a trusted technical leader and project manager, you’ll guide municipal water and wastewater treatment projects from concept through commissioning while helping clients address today’s most pressing water challenges. Working alongside a collaborative team of experienced professionals, you'll combine technical excellence, innovation, and leadership to create lasting impact for communities and the environment.

Your Impact

• Champion health, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across all phases of project delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary water and wastewater treatment projects from planning and design through construction and commissioning.
• Develop innovative process designs for municipal treatment facilities, including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and detailed engineering specifications.
• Conduct feasibility studies, technology evaluations, and economic assessments that support critical infrastructure investment decisions.
• Manage procurement and tendering activities for major process equipment while ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
• Drive project performance by managing scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to achieve successful outcomes.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers, fostering technical growth and project excellence.
• Collaborate with clients, partners, and internal specialists to deliver integrated solutions that create long‑term value for communities.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 10+ years of experience delivering water and wastewater treatment projects, including planning, design, and project management responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or eligibility for registration with APEGA.
• Demonstrated expertise in municipal water and wastewater treatment processes, facilities, and associated infrastructure.
• Strong technical writing and proposal development skills, with the ability to lead complex submissions from initiation to completion.
• Proven ability to independently lead projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams in a consulting environment.
• Experience supporting business development initiatives and building trusted client relationships.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes, contract administration, commissioning activities, and construction support services.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel periodically to client sites and project locations.

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: $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.

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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety) .

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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies) .