Team Lead, Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering

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

Job summary

WSP in Fredericton, New Brunswick, is seeking a Team Lead for Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering to guide a multidisciplinary group and shape local infrastructure. You will mentor staff, build trusted client partnerships, and drive project delivery while ensuring safety and quality.

You will lead a team delivering major municipal projects across Atlantic Canada, manage resources and pipelines, and partner with governments and stakeholders to advance community infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or diploma in civil technologies with eligibility for P.Eng. or CET registration in New Brunswick.
• 10 years of experience in transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading infrastructure projects such as corridor improvements, culvert replacements, drainage, or bridges.
• Familiarity with municipal, provincial and federal clients and permitting in Atlantic Canada.
• Ability to mentor and lead technical teams and drive business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineering professionals delivering transportation and infrastructure projects in New Brunswick.
• Champion resource planning, recruitment, career development and performance management.
• Drive business development to grow market presence in Atlantic Canada.
• Guide project managers in scope, schedule, financials, quality and delivery.
• Oversee workload balancing and inter-office collaboration.
• Provide senior technical leadership and ensure adherence to quality processes.
• Collaborate with governments, regulators, utilities, consultants and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Business development

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Civil Engineering degree or civil technologies diploma with P.Eng./CET eligibility in NB

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, Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering, you’ll guide multidisciplinary project delivery, strengthen client relationships, and drive local growth while mentoring a team committed to excellence.

Your Impact

In this role, you will:

• Lead a team of engineering professionals delivering transportation and infrastructure projects throughout New Brunswick.
• Champion resource planning, recruitment, career development, and performance management to grow a resilient and engaged transportation and infrastructure 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 municipal, provincial and federal governments, 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 (or diploma in civil technologies) with eligibility for P.Eng. or CET registration in New Brunswick.
• 10 Years of experience
• Experience delivering and leading infrastructure projects such as corridor improvements, culvert replacements, drainage systems and or bridge replacements.
• Strong familiarity with municipal, provincial and federal 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.

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: $122,900 – $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PE & 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.