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Lead Engineer, Water and Wastewater Treatment
Wsp
Lead Engineer responsible for managing and overseeing wastewater treatment projects, providing technical guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
13d ago
C$113,500 - C$156,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
What you would be doing
project management
team coordination
budget management
quality assurance
staff supervision
environmental impact
- Take on the role of Project Manager and/or Process-Mechanical Lead acting as Professional of Record and Qualified Professional for various existing facility upgrade and greenfield municipal wastewater treatment projects.
- Provide technical direction, guidance and coordinate effectively with a diverse multi-disciplinary team of professionals, including engineers, technicians, and support staff.
- Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and financial performance. Optimize resource utilization and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
- Drive project success by overseeing design deliverables, budgets, schedules, and quality assurance processes.
- Supervise, and mentor junior and intermediate staff towards efficient completion of project tasks and deliverables while fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
- Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- Engage in strategic business development, establish and build client relationships, and contribute / lead proposal development.
- Cultivate strong relationships with clients, understand their needs, and provide solutions to their technical challenges. Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage and oversee all aspects of municipal wastewater treatment projects, from planning and design to construction and commissioning. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the highest quality standards in accordance with WSP’s Professional Practice Management Plan.
- Drive innovation and creativity in developing water and wastewater treatment solutions. Utilize WSP's extensive resources to find cutting-edge approaches that address complex challenges effectively.
- Work closely with other departments and disciplines within WSP to ensure a holistic approach to project delivery. Foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
What you bring
bachelor’s degree
codes/standards
15+ years exp.
waste modelling
biz dev
pe registration
- Understanding and demonstrated experience with long term planning studies for water and wastewater infrastructure including Liquid Waste Management Plans, and Master Planning studies.
- Demonstrated ability supervising and mentoring junior staff.
- Proven ability to prepare high quality written technical reports and deliver verbal presentations to a high level of quality assurance for a variety of audiences.
- Knowledge and experience with industry codes/standards and local municipal standards and guidelines.
- 15 + years progressive experience in municipal wastewater treatment plant planning, design and construction. 5+ years working in a consulting engineering environment preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in related engineering field (Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Process). Master’s or Doctorate degree preferred.
- Understanding and demonstrated experience with Provincial and Federal regulations governing wastewater treatment plants and discharges including experience with permit applications/regulatory support.
- Ability and willingness to travel for client meetings and visit operational works and construction sites as required.
- Experience delivering studies, feasibility, concept designs, and detail design of wastewater treatment solutions in the municipal sector including conventional primary and secondary treatment, tertiary treatment and other advanced treatment, and resource recovery processes.
- Advanced Proficiency with wastewater process and hydraulic modelling software such as BioWin, GPS-X, SUMO, Visual Hydraulics, OpenFlows
- Strong project management and discipline lead skills and proven ability to work and coordinate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experienced in business development and building client relationships including being a key contributor and proposal development lead.
- Excellent knowledge of industry-standard design and digital tools and such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, BIM, Revit, Plant 3D and proven ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with drafting teams.
- Demonstrated experience in construction phase engineering support including preparation of construction drawings, and technical specifications, and supporting procurement processes. Experience in Alternative Project Delivery is considered an asset.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer in the province of BC. Professional Registration in other Canadian provinces considered an asset.
- Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
- Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1959
Year Established
The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.
- Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
- Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
- Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
- Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
78% global leadership
Internal Leadership Filling
Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.
3.7% retention increase
Employee Retention
Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.
>75% internal filling
Leadership Hiring Practices
Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.
Ethisphere recognition
Ethical Compliance
Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.
68% drop emissions
Emissions Reduction
Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.
65.1% SDG-linked
Sustainable Revenue
Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
90% emission reduction
Long-term Goal
Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.
30% scope 3 reduction
Supply Chain Emissions
Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
- Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
- Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018
- No DEI content per instruction.
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