Technical jobs in Canada

The Opportunity

Join our team as a Senior Civil Engineer and take the lead in shaping the future of water and wastewater conveyance. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee major projects, mentor rising talent, and drive business growth—your expertise in linear infrastructure will empower our national conveyance team to deliver ground-breaking, sustainable solutions that set new industry standards. If you're ready to make a real difference and champion innovation, we want to hear from you. This position will be responsible to work on a wide range of water infrastructure projects, both locally and nationwide.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture ofinclusionandbelonging
• OurFlexible 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.
• ACanadiansuccess story - we'reproudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhancethe world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstandingcareer opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open toyourideas and tryingnewthings.
• A phenomenalcollaborativeculture and a workforce filled with genuinelygood peoplewho 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:

• Lead water and wastewater conveyance projects, overseeing all design phases and ensuring compliance with client needs and regulatory standards.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, technically robust solutions, from concept through construction.
• Drive project success by overseeing design deliverables, budgets, schedules, and quality assurance processes.
• Provide expert guidance during construction, including resolving technical queries and reviewing shop drawings.
• Champion risk management strategies, focusing on constructability and site-specific challenges.
• Mentor and inspire junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Build strong client relationships and support business growth through proposal development and innovative service offerings.
• Provide construction support services, including design clarifications, shop drawing reviews, response to RFIs, site visits, attend meetings, etc.
• Take technical and time management responsibilities of tasks and delegate effectively to junior staff

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s degree an asset), with P.Eng. licensure in Ontario.
• 10–15 years of progressive experience leading design and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in conceptual and detailed design of linear infrastructure, including gravity sewers, watermains, pumping stations, and forcemains.
• Strong command of construction methods, sequencing, risk management, and mitigation strategies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Ontario and Canadian municipal/provincial design standards, regulatory requirements, and approval processes.
• Proven ability to manage projects from planning through to construction completion—delivering quality results on time and within budget.
• Recognized for technical leadership, collaboration, and commitment to innovation in infrastructure solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding multidisciplinary teams and managing stakeholder expectations to ensure project success.
• Exceptional mentoring abilities—skilled at inspiring, coaching, and fostering the growth of engineering professionals.
• Outstanding communicator with a proven track record in technical report writing, delivering compelling client presentations, and facilitating clear collaboration across project teams.
• Strategic business development mindset, adept at preparing winning proposals and pursuing innovative opportunities for growth.

• Job Identification 72124
• Posting Date 10/22/2025, 02:28 PM

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 ourpeople 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

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.