WSP

Regional Lead - Hydropower and Dams (North & Western Canada)

WSP$134K — $184K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
  • At least 15 years of technical expertise in hydropower or dams
  • Demonstrated success in business development in the Canadian hydropower sector
  • Registered, or eligible for registration, as a P.Eng.
  • Established relationships with utilities and dam owners in north or Western Canada
  • Proven ability to engage clients and nurture partnerships
  • Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic business development initiatives across Western Canada
  • Cultivate relationships with clients, utilities, and dam owners
  • Lead and coordinate proposals and presentations with multidisciplinary teams
  • Direct and oversee major hydropower and dams projects
  • Provide technical leadership aligned with engineering expertise
  • Collaborate with national sector leaders to implement growth strategies
  • Identify resource needs and support recruitment efforts
  • Foster a strong team culture through collaboration and professional development

Benefits

  • Recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
  • Global community with opportunities for mentorship
  • Tailored roles to match personal ambition
  • Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life balance
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us.

Lead the growth of one of Canada's most critical infrastructure sectors. As Regional Lead - Hydropower and Dams (North-Western Canada), you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, strengthening client partnerships, and delivering impactful projects that support resilient, sustainable energy systems across North-Western Canada.

This is a high-impact leadership role where your expertise fuels business growth, guides complex project delivery, and contributes to a national vision for the future of hydropower and dam infrastructure.

This position will be based out of one of our west or north Canadian offices, ideally, Greater Vancouver, Greater Calgary, Greater Edmonton areas.

Your Impact
  • Drive regional growth by leading strategic business development initiatives across Western Canada
  • Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key clients, utilities, and dam owners to position WSP as a trusted partner
  • Lead and coordinate winning pursuit strategies, proposals, and client presentations across multidisciplinary teams
  • Direct and oversee major hydropower and dams projects, acting as Project Director or Program Manager
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance aligned with your area of engineering expertise
  • Collaborate with national sector leaders to implement and execute strategic growth plans
  • Identify resource needs, support recruitment efforts, and help build a high-performing regional team
  • Foster a strong team culture by promoting engagement, collaboration, and professional development

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
  • At least 15 years of strong technical expertise in hydropower or dams (hydrotechnical, civil, structural, geotechnical, dam safety, mechanical, electrical, or related discipline)
  • Demonstrated success in business development and strategic growth within the Canadian hydropower and dams sector
  • Registered, or eligible for registration, as a P.Eng.
  • Established network and relationships with power utilities and dam owners in north or western Canada
  • Proven ability to lead client engagement and develop long-term partnerships
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to travel within North and Western Canada (10-20%)

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 #ERI_Opportunities #carrières_ERI

Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 - $195,400
MB & ON: $134,600 - $184,600
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $133,200 - $176,900

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?

Step into a leadership role where your expertise drives meaningful impact across Canada's energy infrastructure. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team and help deliver innovative solutions that power communities and protect critical assets.

Apply today and make your mark at WSP.

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).

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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