WSP

Experienced Engineering Manager, Studies

WSP$104K — $143K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Mining, Chemical, or a related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in a Canadian jurisdiction.
  • 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in mining or heavy industrial projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership managing multidisciplinary engineering teams for complex projects.
  • Extensive EPC/EPCM project lifecycle experience, including study development and field engineering activities.
  • Strong understanding of governance, project controls, and risk management.
  • Experience with NI 43-101 or SK1300 technical reports is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams through all study phases for mining and industrial projects.
  • Direct quality assurance of engineering deliverables, ensuring technical excellence and consistency.
  • Provide strategic leadership on complex engineering and project delivery challenges.
  • Drive planning, resource allocation, and execution strategies to achieve project objectives safely and profitably.
  • Foster strong client relationships by aligning outcomes with business objectives.
  • Champion continuous improvement and digital innovation in project delivery.
  • Mentor and develop engineering professionals, promoting a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement.
  • Engagement in innovative and impactful projects within mining and industrial sectors.
  • A supportive and inclusive team culture emphasizing collaboration.
  • Potential for strong client relationship-building, enhancing career growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Step into a senior leadership role where your technical expertise, strategic mindset, and ability to inspire high-performing teams will shape the future of mining and resource development projects. As an Experienced Engineering Manager, Studies, you'll lead multidisciplinary teams through complex study phases, guide critical project decisions, and deliver innovative solutions that support sustainable growth for clients across Canada and beyond.

Our Resources subsector within WSP's Energy, Resources & Industry (ERI) group partners with industrial and mining clients to deliver world-class studies, engineering, project management, procurement, construction support, and EPCM solutions. From early-stage evaluations through execution, you'll play a key role in advancing some of the industry's most challenging and impactful projects.

Your Impact

  • Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams through conceptual, scoping, pre-feasibility, feasibility, and execution studies for complex mining and industrial projects.
  • Direct the preparation, integration, and quality assurance of engineering deliverables, ensuring technical excellence and consistency across all disciplines.
  • Provide strategic leadership and informed decision-making on complex engineering, project delivery, risk, and operational challenges.
  • Drive engineering planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and execution strategies to achieve project objectives safely, efficiently, and profitably.
  • Foster strong client relationships by acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring study outcomes align with business objectives and project requirements.
  • Champion continuous improvement, digital innovation, and modern engineering execution practices that enhance project delivery and team performance.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop engineering professionals while building an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
  • Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and technical quality, proactively managing risks and identifying opportunities to improve project outcomes.

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Mining, Chemical, or a related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation registered in a Canadian jurisdiction.
  • 15+ years of progressive engineering experience within mining, heavy industrial, or resource sector projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and study execution for large, complex projects.
  • Extensive experience across the EPC/EPCM project lifecycle, including study development, detailed engineering, construction support, and field engineering activities.
  • Strong understanding of engineering governance, project controls, risk management, quality systems, and project execution methodologies.
  • Experience leading or supporting the development of NI 43-101 and/or SK1300 technical reports is considered a strong asset.
  • Proven ability to deliver innovative engineering solutions, build client relationships, and mentor engineering professionals at all levels.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600 - $151,800

MB & ON: $104,500 - $143,900

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $103,500 - $137,400

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 Future?

Bring your leadership, technical expertise, and passion for innovation to WSP and help deliver the mining and industrial projects that will define tomorrow.

Join a team where you'll influence major project decisions, guide multidisciplinary study teams, mentor the next generation of engineering leaders, and help clients unlock value through innovative and sustainable project solutions. Your experience will directly contribute to shaping critical resource projects that support communities, industry, and economic growth across Canada and around the world.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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