Team Lead, Municipal Engineering

WSP in Canada; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer in Canada

Flexible work

Collaborative culture

Career growth

Job summary

WSP seeks a Team Lead, Municipal Engineering in Fredericton, NB to guide a multidisciplinary group delivering water, wastewater, drainage and transportation projects across the region. The role emphasizes mentoring, client relationship growth, and ensuring quality and on-time delivery using WSP project management tools, with senior technical leadership and collaboration with municipalities and regulators.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree with a NB P.Eng designation and 10

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree with P.Eng designation in NB.
• 10+ years of experience in municipal engineering.
• Experience leading municipal infrastructure projects (water, wastewater, drainage or transportation).
• Familiarity with municipal clients and permitting in Atlantic Canada.
• Proven ability to mentor and motivate technical teams.
• Business development experience building client relationships.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and hydrotechnical modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of municipal engineers delivering water, wastewater, drainage and roads projects.
• Strengthen client relationships and drive regional growth.
• Mentor team and manage resource planning and performance.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Collaborate with municipalities, regulators and contractors.

Skills

Team leadership

Municipal infrastructure

Business development

Mentoring

Client relationships

Project management

Education

Civil Engineering degree with P.Eng designation in NB

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Hydrotechnical modeling

Job description

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

Build the Future with Us - This is your chance to lead a high-impact municipal engineering team shaping the infrastructure and communities of Fredericton and the surrounding region. As a Team Lead, Municipal Engineering, you’ll guide multidisciplinary project delivery, strengthen client relationships, and drive local growth while mentoring a team committed to excellence.

Your Impact

• Lead a team of municipal engineering professionals delivering water, wastewater, stormwater, roadway, and public works projects across Fredericton and New Brunswick.
• Champion resource planning, recruitment, career development, and performance management to grow a resilient and engaged municipal practice.
• Drive business development initiatives, build trusted client partnerships, and elevate WSP’s market presence in the region.
• Guide project managers in proactively managing scope, schedule, financials, quality, and delivery using WSP’s project management tools.
• Oversee workload balancing and utilization, supporting inter-office collaboration across Atlantic Canada.
• Provide senior technical leadership, review and authentication of engineering deliverables, and ensure adherence to WSP quality processes.
• Collaborate with municipalities, regulators, utilities, consultants, and contractors to advance community-shaping infrastructure.
• Promote a culture of safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and client satisfaction.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A degree in Civil Engineering with P.Eng. designation in New Brunswick.
• 10 Years of experience
• Experience delivering and leading municipal infrastructure projects such as water, wastewater, drainage systems, or transportation corridors.
• Strong familiarity with municipal clients, permitting processes, and infrastructure priorities within Atlantic Canada.
• Proven ability to mentor, develop, and motivate technical teams while fostering a collaborative culture.
• Business development experience with demonstrated success building client relationships and growing market share.
• Proficiency with design and modeling tools used in municipal engineering (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, hydrotechnical modeling).

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.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $162,800
• MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,000 - $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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you're ready to bring your expertise to projects that matter, we want to hear from you. help us shape the future of communities across New Brunswick.

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.

#WeAreWSP

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.