WSP

Project Engineer - Land Development

WSP • $81K — $112K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in land development engineering with leadership experience in complex projects.
  • P.Eng. in Ontario with experience in municipal and stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong understanding of Ontario's land development and approvals process.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; comfortable in multidisciplinary settings.
  • Proven ability to lead teams effectively in dynamic project environments.
  • Valid Ontario driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
  • Experience in project management and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering teams on diverse land development projects from conception to construction.
  • Serve as the primary contact for clients, offering strategic guidance and anticipating needs.
  • Manage project aspects including scope, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments.
  • Navigate municipal approvals using deep knowledge of Ontario processes and relationships.
  • Ensure quality assurance and technical compliance across all designs.
  • Contribute to business development efforts through proposals and fee estimations.
  • Mentor junior engineers, fostering the development of emerging talent.
  • Collaborate with varied WSP disciplines to create integrated solutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement.
  • Engagement in innovative design practices and digital project delivery.
  • Participation in a supportive team culture that values collaboration.
  • Potential for impactful community projects that contribute to regional growth.
  • Opportunities to mentor the next generation of engineers.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the future of Ontario's communities.
This Senior Project Engineer role puts you at the center of designing, shaping, and delivering transformative land development projects across the province. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, guide complex files through municipal approvals, and act as a trusted strategic partner for clients looking to bring new communities, campuses, and commercial hubs to life.

Your Impact
  • Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional land development projects from concept through construction.
  • Own client relationships - serve as the primary technical and design contact, anticipating needs and providing strategic guidance.
  • Drive all aspects of project delivery, including scope, budgets, schedules, resourcing, and risk management.
  • Navigate municipal and agency approvals using your deep understanding of Ontario processes and longstanding WSP relationships.
  • Champion quality assurance across all design outputs, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
  • Support business development by contributing to proposals, fee estimates, and pursuit strategies.
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers and designers, helping develop the next generation of land development talent.
  • Collaborate across WSP disciplines (transportation, environmental, geotechnical, water resources, planning) to deliver holistic, integrated solutions.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, innovative design approaches, and digital-delivery advancements.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • 6+ years of progressive experience in land development engineering with proven leadership of complex, multi-phase projects.
  • P.Eng. in Ontario, with extensive experience engaging municipalities, agencies, and stakeholders.
  • A strong command of Ontario's land development and development-approvals landscape.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and comfort working within multidisciplinary environments.
  • Ability to lead teams with clarity, empathy, and accountability in fast-moving project environments.
  • A valid Ontario driver's licence (or ability to obtain).
  • Experience in project management, fee development, and client stewardship.

Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT - $89,800 - $118,900

MB & ON - $81,900 - $112,800

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC - $81,100 - $107,700

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 connect. Step into a role where you can shape communities, support meaningful growth, and build a career defined by possibility. Apply today and start your next chapter with us.

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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