Senior Project Engineer - Land Development

WSP; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Land Development to lead planning, design, and delivery of complex land development and municipal infrastructure projects. You will guide projects from concept through construction, aligning technical excellence with strong client collaboration to shape growing communities.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and build enduring client relationships while contributing to business

Qualifications

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of complex land development and municipal projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams to meet quality, schedule, safety, and budget goals.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions to support sustainable growth.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, municipalities, regulators and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, risk management, and resource planning.
• Collaborate across disciplines for integrated solutions and higher project value.
• Contribute to business development, proposals, and growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of complex land development and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams to achieve quality, schedule, safety, and financial objectives.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions that support sustainable community growth.
• Build and strengthen trusted relationships with clients, municipalities, regulators, and project stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff, helping grow future industry leaders.
• Oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, risk management, and resource planning.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions that maximize project value and client outcomes.
• Contribute to business development activities, proposals, and strategic growth initiatives within the land development sector.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. designation or eligibility

Job description

Senior Project Engineer - Land Development

ON, Canada

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

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

Lead transformative land development projects that help shape growing communities. As a Senior Project Engineer, Land Development, you will combine technical excellence, project leadership, and client collaboration to deliver innovative solutions from concept through construction. This is an opportunity to influence critical infrastructure, mentor emerging professionals, and leave a lasting impact on the places where people live, work, and thrive.

Your Impact

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex land development and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams to achieve quality, schedule, safety, and financial objectives.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions that support sustainable community growth.
• Build and strengthen trusted relationships with clients, municipalities, regulators, and project stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff, helping grow future industry leaders.
• Oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, risk management, and resource planning.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions that maximize project value and client outcomes.
• Contribute to business development activities, proposals, and strategic growth initiatives within the land development sector.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing or eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
• Extensive experience delivering land development, site servicing, and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Proven success managing projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of municipal design standards, approvals processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong technical proficiency with civil engineering design tools and project delivery methodologies.
• Commitment to safety excellence, quality delivery, and continuous improvement.

Why Choose WSP?

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.

Ready to Shape the Communities of Tomorrow?

Bring your expertise, leadership, and vision to projects that create lasting value for clients and communities. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to a better future. Build your career with purpose and help redefine what's possible at WSP.

Job Info

• Job Identification 97133
• Posting Date 10/07/2026, 05:40 PM

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.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.
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 .