Team Lead, Municipal Engineering

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

Job summary

WSP in Fredericton, NB is seeking a Team Lead, Municipal Engineering to guide multidisciplinary project delivery and mentor a growing team shaping water, wastewater, drainage and road infrastructure for Fredericton and Atlantic Canada.

The role emphasizes leadership, client relationships, business development, and adherence to WSP quality processes, with senior technical oversight and collaboration with regulators and contractors.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, hydrotechnical modeling).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of municipal engineers delivering water, wastewater, stormwater, roadway, and public works projects.
• Mentor and develop technical staff and manage performance.
• Drive business development and grow market presence in Atlantic Canada.
• Guide project managers in scope, schedule, budgets, and quality.
• Collaborate with municipalities, regulators, utilities and contractors.
• Uphold safety, innovation and client satisfaction.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring teams

Business development

Education

Civil Engineering degree with P.Eng NB

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Hydrotechnical modeling

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?

• 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: $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?