WSP

Senior Engineer, Land Development & Municipal Engineering

WSP$122K — $162K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered P.Eng. in BC with substantial municipal or land development engineering skills.
  • 10+ years of experience in engineering and project management, focusing on complex designs.
  • 5+ years of experience in leading and developing technical teams, demonstrating inspirational leadership.
  • History of building strong client relationships with a proven track record in business development.
  • Ability to navigate multidisciplinary project environments and deliver impactful community solutions.
  • Strong financial acumen with a history of achieving operational and project performance goals.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, ensuring quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic direction and performance of municipal engineering projects in Kamloops and surrounding areas.
  • Drive business development through new client opportunities and preparation of successful proposals.
  • Oversee project execution to meet technical, quality, schedule, and financial targets.
  • Manage resources and team capacity to enable collaboration across different offices and disciplines.
  • Mentor and develop a growing team of engineers and support staff through structured development plans.
  • Monitor operational performance indicators to optimize processes and foster a high-performance culture.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, integrated project solutions.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and flexible workplace prioritizing employee well-being and development.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects that benefit communities.
  • Professional growth and mentoring in a supportive team environment.
  • Engagement in business development and client relationship management.
  • A culture that promotes inclusion, respect, and continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us
This is your chance to shape the next generation of community-defining infrastructure across the Interior of BC. As a Senior Engineer in our Land Development & Municipal Engineering team, you'll lead a high-performing group of professionals delivering complex civil projects that make a tangible difference for clients, municipalities, and growing communities.

You'll guide technical excellence, strengthen client partnerships, and unlock new opportunities for growth-all while contributing to a collaborative, flexible workplace that supports your well-being and development.

Your Impact
  • Lead the strategic direction, delivery, and performance of Land Development & Municipal Engineering projects across Kamloops and surrounding regions.
  • Drive business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, deepening client relationships, and preparing winning proposals.
  • Oversee project execution, ensuring technical excellence, quality, schedule, and financial targets are achieved.
  • Shape team capacity by managing resources, balancing workloads, and enabling collaboration across BC offices and disciplines.
  • Develop and mentor a growing team of engineers, technologists, and support staff through clear development plans and strong people leadership.
  • Champion operational performance by monitoring KPIs, optimizing processes, and creating a culture of accountability and high performance.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary leaders to deliver integrated project solutions that set new standards for innovation and client value.
  • Advance a culture of inclusion, respect, and continuous improvement across the department.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • You are a registered P.Eng. in BC with deep technical and leadership experience in municipal or land development engineering.
  • You bring 10+ years of progressive engineering and project management experience, including complex design and construction delivery.
  • You have 5+ years leading and developing technical teams, with a proven ability to inspire, coach, and elevate performance.
  • You've built strong client relationships and have a track record of generating and securing new business opportunities.
  • You navigate multidisciplinary environments with confidence and leverage your expertise to deliver solutions that move communities forward.
  • You bring strong financial acumen and consistently achieve operational and project performance goals.
  • You thrive in a fast-paced environment where you balance multiple priorities without compromising quality.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 - $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PEI & 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 Future?

Take the next step in your career and join us in redefining what's possible. Apply today and let's create lasting change together.

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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