Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer / Project Manager who has the interest and drive to join our Ontario Bridge Team , to be based in either our London or Mississauga office. 

Step into a role where your expertise shapes the future of transportation. At WSP , we're trusted to deliver some of Ontario's most significant infrastructure projects. As a Senior Bridge Engineer / Project Manager , you'll serve as a subject matter expert, lead multidisciplinary teams, influence strategic decisions, and ensure excellence on projects that define mobility for generations. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who can provide technical leadership in the design and delivery of transportation projects, including highway, transit, rail and pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, and unique structures. Duties will also include analysis, design, inspection, evaluation, cost estimating, tender document preparation and construction support.

This is more than a job - it's your opportunity to leave a legacy by joining our Ontario Bridge Design Team.

Why This Role Matters:

• Strategic Leadership : Be the trusted advisor for clients and internal teams, guiding projects from concept to completion.
• High-Impact Projects : Work on major infrastructure initiatives - from multi-lane freeways to major rail projects.
• Innovation Champion : Introduce cutting-edge design methodologies and digital solutions to keep WSP at the forefront of the industry.
• Mentorship & Influence : Shape the next generation of engineers while collaborating with senior leaders across disciplines.

Your Impact:

• Lead technical delivery of projects related to transportation structures, including conceptual, preliminary, and detail design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other civil structures
• Oversee bridge inspections, assessments, rehabilitation design, quantities and construction cost estimates, review and validation of designs, drawings, and specifications, review of shop drawings and field reviews, and preparation of reports.
• Oversee design schedules, budgets, and quality standards to ensure flawless execution
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic input and building long-term relationships
• Drive proposal development and contribute to WSP's "Future Ready" initiatives
• Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation to contribute to team development
• Lead the development and implementation of structural methodologies, standards, and innovation initiatives
• Represent WSP in industry associations, technical committees, and client engagements
• Drive thought leadership in structural engineering, contributing to publications, conferences, and strategic initiatives

The Skills That Set You Apart: 

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's or PhD preferred.
• Professional Designation : Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• Experience : 10 – 20+ years of experience in bridge engineering. Minimum 5 years of experience within the transportation sector in Ontario, including 5 years of direct involvement in or managing pursuits/proposals for engineering design and/or construction services.
• Technical Expertise :
  • Proven experience leading MTO, municipal, and rail projects across Ontario including expertise in the planning, preliminary, and detail design, and construction of bridges and culverts of standard and complex geometry
  • Proven experience with Design-Build/P3 projects
  • Working level knowledge of structural analysis software used in bridge design such as CSIBridge, MIDAS, etc.
  • Advanced knowledge of bridge design standards, codes, and manuals, including CAN/CSA-S6
  • Familiarity with MTO CPS/HICO, and BIM (assets)
  • Experience with responding to Requests for Proposals, Expressions of Interest, and Statements of Qualifications
  • Strong seller-doer capable of generating work, creating long-term relationships, and delivering long-term value to clients for WSP with a strong commercial awareness.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 – $179,100
MB & ON: $123,300 – $169,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $122,100 – $162,200

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.

WSP  est l'une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels à travers le monde. Notre mission est d'assurer la pérennité de nos villes et nos environnements.

Notre équipe compte plus de membres dans le monde. Au Canada uniquement, nous sommes plus de personnes impliquées dans tous les domaines; de l'assainissement de l'environnement à la planification urbaine, de l'ingénierie de bâtiments emblématiques à la réalisation de réseaux de transport durables. Nous trouvons de nouvelles façons d'extraire des ressources essentielles et développons des sources d'énergie renouvelables pour l'avenir.

Chez WSP :

• Nous accordons une grande valeur à nos employés et à notre réputation.
• Nous œuvrons localement, mais avec une envergure internationale.
• Nous sommes axés sur l'avenir et remettons en question le statu quo.
• Nous favorisons la collaboration dans tout ce que nous faisons.
• Nous soutenons une culture d'autonomie et de responsabilisation.

La santé et la sécurité sont des valeurs absolument essentielles pour WSP. Étant donné l'importance de se garder en sécurité, vous devez vous conformer à notre politique de santé, sécurité et environnement (SSE) en tout temps, ainsi qu'aux politiques SSE du client lorsque cela s'applique.

Les offres d'emploi pour des postes impliquant des travaux sur le terrain et assujettis en matière de sécurité sont conditionnelles à ce que les candidats soient en mesure d'effectuer des tâches physiques clés du travail tel que décrit dans l'offre d'emploi et lors de l'entrevue. Cela peut inclure la capacité de travailler dans une variété de conditions environnementales, telles que les régions éloignées ou isolées, travailler seul, et dans des cas de mauvais temps (dans des limites sûres et raisonnables).

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WSP accueille et encourage les personnes à mobilité réduite. Les accommodements sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats qui participent à tous les aspects du processus de sélection.

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