WSP

Senior Project Manager, Process Engineering

WSP$148K — $198K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in civil and environmental engineering or related field.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) eligibility in the applicable province.
  • Extensive experience in municipal and/or industrial water and wastewater treatment projects.
  • Successful track record managing complex engineering projects with substantial budgets.
  • Strong expertise in treatment process design, optimization, and compliance with regulations.
  • Proficient in building client relationships and leading business development efforts.
  • Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites and uphold health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects from start to finish.
  • Oversee engineering teams to ensure technical excellence and meet project objectives.
  • Drive innovative engineering solutions that enhance performance and sustainability.
  • Cultivate and maintain trusted client relationships as a strategic project advisor.
  • Mentor and foster the development of engineering professionals within the team.
  • Support business growth through proposals and client engagement initiatives.
  • Manage project risks, resources, and stakeholder expectations to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Contribute to community health and environmental stewardship with innovative water solutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence and lead transformative infrastructure projects.
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams across diverse engineering fields.
  • Supportive environment for professional development and mentorship.
  • Access to a variety of projects that enhance community sustainability.
  • Strong emphasis on health and safety in all practices.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Lead transformative water and wastewater treatment projects that help communities thrive, protect natural resources, and deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions. As a Senior Project Manager, Process Engineering (Water Treatment), you will provide technical leadership and project delivery excellence while guiding multidisciplinary teams through complex municipal and industrial water treatment assignments.

Your Impact
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex water and wastewater treatment projects from concept through commissioning.
  • Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve technical excellence, quality, budget, and schedule objectives.
  • Drive process engineering solutions that improve treatment performance, reliability, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Build and maintain trusted client relationships, acting as a strategic advisor throughout project lifecycles.
  • Mentor and develop engineers and technical professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • Support business growth through proposal development, client engagement, and identification of new opportunities.
  • Manage project risks, resources, contracts, and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Contribute to healthier communities and environmental stewardship through innovative water infrastructure solutions.


The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Master's degree in civil and environmental engineering or a related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) eligibility to practice within the applicable province.
  • Extensive experience delivering municipal and/or industrial water and wastewater treatment projects.
  • Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary engineering projects with significant budgets and complex stakeholder environments.
  • Strong expertise in treatment process design, optimization, and regulatory requirements.
  • Proven ability to lead client relationships, negotiate project scope, and support business development initiatives.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and team development capabilities.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to project sites and participate in field reviews as required while maintaining a strong commitment to health and safety.


Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $162,200 - $212,200
MB & ON: $148,000 - $198,000
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $146,500 - $194,600

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?

Join a team that is redefining what is possible in water treatment infrastructure. Bring your expertise, leadership, and passion for sustainable engineering to projects that create lasting value for clients, communities, and the environment. Your next opportunity to make a meaningful impact starts here.

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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1959

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