Lead Project Engineer

WSP’s Energy and Process subsector supports clients from coast to coast in upstream, midstream, or downstream oil and gas activities and energy transition markets. We provide design, engineering, and environmental services to support climate adaptation, protect water and marine resources, restore biodiversity, and help clients transition to low‑carbon solutions.

We are looking for a Lead Project Engineer in any of our Canadian offices, with a preference for Calgary, AB; Moncton, NB; or Kitchener, ON. As a Lead Project Engineer, you will lead projects from initial concepts to detailed engineering, perform project planning, scheduling, estimating, risk assessment, proposal submission, and more.

• We value and are committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Flexible Work Policy – balance between work and life.
• A Canadian success story that showcases our national contributions.
• Enhance the world – we impact environment, highways, buildings, and terrain.
• Outstanding career opportunities and encouragement of new ideas.
• Collaborative culture with genuinely good people.

• Plan, schedule, and estimate design engineering effort from conception to issuing construction drawings and specifications.
• Assist in proposal development.
• Prepare and/or review cost estimates, schedules, risk assessment, and project design elements.
• Develop project strategy to identify key issues early and achieve quality, schedule, and cost goals.
• Interpret project specifications and scope for all engineering disciplines.
• Review and approve all designs to ensure conformity with project specifications, project scope, company practices, and sound engineering practices.
• Coordinate with disciplines and support development of deliverables.
• Prepare and update engineering control documents.
• Monitor design changes, contract extras, and support development of change orders.
• Be the main technical contact with the client.
• Make recommendations on highly technical and complex aspects of WSP projects.
• Complete feasibility studies and technical report writing.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers in development of skills and training.
• Mentor other engineers within the project engineering team.
• Provide professional designation on projects you are engaged in.
• Develop technical drawings and deliverables such as P&IDs, Line List & DBMs, and authentication of deliverables.
• Develop Scope of Work or Specifications for Mechanical Packaged Equipment.
• Maintain quality control and quality assurance on projects.
• Review the work of others.

• Post‑Graduate in Engineering.
• P.Eng. or P.Tech. designation.
• 10–15 years of previous experience in an EPCM environment in the energy industry with 7–10 years of direct project engineering experience.
• At least 2 years experience as a Project Lead dealing directly with clients and other project stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – main client contact.
• Experience coordinating client meetings, creating project status reports, and managing diverse stakeholders and disciplines.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality work while facing competing priorities and strict deadlines.
• Proven independent project leader.
• Ability to prioritize activities, adapt to change, and stay focused in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated skills in concept and design optimization to guide sound technical decision-making.
• Knowledge of, understanding, and compliance with all client and corporate procedures.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and discretion when working with confidential information.

Salary range (British Columbia): $113,500 – $156,000. Final salary awarded may vary based on education, qualifications, certification, experience, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, with over 65,000 team members globally and more than 12,000 in Canada. We are dedicated to future-proofing cities and environments, from environmental remediation to sustainable transportation networks and renewable power sources.

Our values: We value our people and reputation, are locally dedicated with international scale, are future-focused, challenge the status quo, foster collaboration, and hold ourselves accountable.

Health and Safety is a core value; compliance with our HSE policy and client HSE policies is mandatory. Safety-sensitive positions may require physical tasks suitable for a variety of environmental conditions.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and provides accommodations as requested. WSP is committed to employment equity. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.