Subject Matter Expert (SME), Bentley OpenBuildings

WSP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 112,100 - 154,400; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Plant and Process Engineering BIM Subject Matter Expert to guide BIM layout leads, coordinators and engineering leads in scalable templates, workflows and automation across complex projects.

You will drive standard BIM/CAD processes, content libraries and collaborative design workflows, ensuring consistency with program requirements and ISO 19650 while supporting large multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on BIM experience across Buildings, Civil, Mining, and Industrial/Plant environments.
• Advanced proficiency with Bentley MicroStation and the OpenX ecosystem (OpenPlant, OpenBuildings, OpenRoads).
• Strong knowledge of ISO 19650 standards and Whole-Life-Cycle Digital Twin practices (4D, 5D, 6D).
• Experience developing, implementing, and scaling BIM automation and integration solutions.
• Knowledge of Canadian Nuclear Standards and IPD methodologies is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy BIM-enabled design templates, procedures and workflows scalable for programs.
• Propose and develop automations and integrations to streamline BIM design production.
• Lead collaboration workflows and content management across large design teams.
• Oversee BIM/CAD design processes and ensure consistency with program requirements.
• Mentor BIM Discipline Champions and train teams on standards and tools.
• Troubleshoot BIM-related issues and coordinate cross-team support.

Skills

BIM expertise

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Training & mentoring

Tools

OpenPlant Modeler

OpenPlant P&ID

OpenBuildings Modeler

OpenRoads Designer

OpenGround

Generative Components

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley Infrastructure Cloud (ProjectWise, iTwin, PlantSight)

Job description

Toronto, ON, Canada
Thornhill, ON, Canada

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

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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

The Plant and Process Engineering BIM Subject Matter Expert is responsible for working with and guiding the BIM Layout Leads, BIM Coordinators and Engineering Lead in the development and deployment of BIM-enabled design templates, procedures, and workflows that are scalable to meet program needs. BIM Subject Matter Experts provide industry experience and expertise to propose and develop automations and integrations that seek to streamline and integrate BIM design production while meeting the program’s BIM requirements.

Your Impact

• Developing technical solutions to real-world BIM/CAD design issues.
• Train and utilize software tools such as OpenPlant Modeler, OpenPlant P&ID, BRCM, OpenBuildings Modeler, OpenRoads Designer, OpenGround and Generative Components where required to drive the development of the Managed WorkSpaces and Seed files.
• Develop / lead development for automation for model / drawing creation, metadata population.
• Develop / lead development for model QA/QC checking automation.
• Lead the development of collaborative design workflows.
• Lead the development of content management and cell libraries.
• Communicate with necessary support teams to develop creative answers and resolve complex technical issues.
• Oversee the development and implementation of standard BIM/CAD design processes, procedures, and methodologies to ensure consistency within a discipline across projects and aligned to program BIM processes, procedures, and requirements.
• Provide insight and expertise on BIM processes, procedures, and requirements to project team members, including BIM Discipline Champions
• Ensure discipline design team members are developing design models using standard BIM/CAD design processes, procedures, and methodologies including leading meetings, training to communicate requirements
• Work with BIM Discipline Champions to develop BIM/CAD design processes, procedures, and methodologies that are efficient and scalable to large scale design teams
• Ensure design teams populate (assign) object-element attribute data per standard BIM/CAD design processes, procedures, and methodologies are efficient and scalable to large scale design teams.
• Troubleshoots BIM-related issues and/or coordinate support

Implement a consistent way of developing the design, working with the individual discipline design managers, BIM modellers and designers

Oversee and advice on automation practices

Advice on Best Practices for BIM design and Modelling

Ensure compliance to ethics and promote Zero Harm culture in the division

The skills that set you apart

15+ years of hands-on BIM experience across Buildings, Civil, Mining, and Industrial/Plant environments.

Advanced proficiency with Bentley MicroStation and the OpenX ecosystem, including:

OpenPlant

OpenBuildings

OpenRoads

OpenGround

BRCM

Experience with Bentley Infrastructure Cloud solutions, including:

ProjectWise

ITwin

PlantSight

Strong understanding of ISO 19650 standards and Whole-Life-Cycle Digital Twin practices (4D, 5D, and 6D)

Proven experience developing, implementing, and scaling BIM automation and integration solutions

Knowledge of Canadian Nuclear Standards and/or Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) methodologies is considered a strong asset

Ability to translate complex digital delivery requirements into practical, scalable workflows for large-scale projects

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams

We are open to considering qualified candidates from across Canada and internationally and may provide relocation support, where applicable, for the successful candidate.

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:$122900 - $162 800
MB & ON:$112100 - $154 400
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC:$111000 - $147 400

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 91980
• Posting Date 07/27/2026, 06:47 PM

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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