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WSP Canada

Lead Engineer, Water and Wastewater Treatment

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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

Innovate and Lead - Step boldly into your next adventure with WSP as a Lead Engineer, Wastewater Treatment, and help shape the resilient communities of tomorrow. Join our thriving team in British Columbia and immerse yourself in a dynamic portfolio of municipal wastewater treatment projects, with exciting opportunities to collaborate on initiatives nationwide. As an integral part of our National Water and Wastewater Treatment and Facilities Team, your expertise will drive innovative, future-ready solutions that strengthen communities and enhance quality of life across Canada.

At WSP, we empower you to thrive - professionally and personally. Embrace our purpose-driven culture, where your ideas ignite real change, your contributions make a national impact, and your growth is championed within a supportive, inclusive environment. With access to WSP's global network and cutting-edge resources, you will lead projects that not only protect our environment but also pave the way for a more sustainable and prosperous future.

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

Your Impact
  • Lead as Project Manager and/or Process-Mechanical Lead acting as Professional of Record and Qualified Professional for municipal wastewater treatment projects.
  • Deliver planning, design, construction, and commissioning phases with precision, ensuring compliance with WSP's Professional Practice Management Plan.
  • Provide technical direction and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to achieve project excellence.
  • Mentor junior and intermediate staff, cultivating a culture of learning and innovation.
  • Drive client engagement and strategic business development, contributing to proposals and building lasting relationships.
  • Champion sustainability and creativity in wastewater treatment solutions, leveraging WSP's global expertise.
  • Oversee budgets, schedules, and quality assurance processes to ensure successful project delivery.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering; advanced degrees preferred.
  • Professional Engineer registration in BC (other provinces an asset).
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in municipal wastewater treatment plant planning, design, and construction, with 5+ years in consulting.
  • Expertise in regulatory compliance, permitting, and advanced treatment processes.
  • Proficiency in wastewater modelling tools (BioWin, GPS-X, SUMO) and design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, BIM, Revit, Plant 3D).
  • Proven leadership in project management and mentoring, with experience in business development and client relations.
  • Ability and willingness to travel for client meetings and site visits.

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 - tailor your role to match your ambition
  • Flexible work, real balance - we support you on and off the job
    #WeAreWSP

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $122,900 - $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400
Atlantic Provinces & 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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.
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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.

Industry

Engineering

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2026-02-03

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