Technical Director, Water & Wastewater Treatment

White Spot; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 163,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian engineering firm is seeking a Technical Director to lead diverse water and wastewater projects. This role demands innovative design solutions and effective project management skills to enhance community infrastructure. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and possess significant municipal experience.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare Access

Qualifications

• Registration as a P.Eng. in BC or eligibility.
• 10+ years in municipal water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience in design and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse water/wastewater projects across BC.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Prepare analyses, designs, and reports as required.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Direction

Collaborative Teamwork

Innovative Design Solutions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

The Opportunity:

Technical Director, Water & Wastewater Treatment. This senior role will lead a diverse range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across British Columbia. The successful candidate will collaboratively harness WSP's vast resources to deliver cutting-edge water and wastewater treatment and pumping solutions, fostering stronger, more resilient communities for our residents to thrive, work, and enjoy life.

Join us in making a difference and be part of a team that is redefining the possibilities in water and wastewater infrastructure. Together, we will create a more sustainable and prosperous tomorrow for generations to come.

The preferred location for this role is our Vancouver office. Other WSP locations in British Columbia will be considered.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Thrive in a team environment with the ability to develop innovative design and planning solutions and proactively manage interactions with other team members;
• Provide technical direction and guidance to the engineering team on design calculations, process and equipment selection, specifications, and contract document preparation;
• Provide technical advisory services to clients for water and wastewater services;
• Deliver engineering projects in accordance with client requirements and in line with company and industry best practice;
• Prepare analyses, reports, designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, presentations, and reports as required;
• Work with Marketing Team to develop win strategies and contribute to the preparation of high quality and strategic proposals
• Develop and maintain a network of technical/professional support within WSP and the industry.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelors or Master's Degree from an accredited University (specializing in water/wastewater treatment, is preferred);
• Registration in good standing as a P.Eng. in British Columbia, or eligibility to be registered;
• 10+ years of engineering experience in municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure planning, design, project management, and commissioning;
• Technical skills should be municipal-related and any of the following skills would be considered preferred assets:
  • Design of wastewater treatment infrastructure
  • Design of water treatment processes
  • Hydraulic analysis
• Ability to work with peers and colleagues within WSP globally.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $163,400 - $224,700

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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.

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