Lead Project Engineer – Energy & Process

Join WSP’s Energy & Process team within the ERI sector supporting projects across Canada and globally, from conventional energy to low‑carbon transition solutions. As a Lead Project Engineer you will guide complex energy projects from concept through detailed engineering, act as a key client interface, and drive multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, scheduling, and estimation of engineering design activities from concept through construction‑ready deliverables

Drive project success by identifying risks early and ensuring delivery across quality, schedule, and cost objectives

Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing technical direction and aligning all deliverables

Interpret project scope and specifications to ensure compliance with technical, regulatory, and WSP standards

Oversee and approve engineering designs, maintaining quality assurance and consistency with project goals

Serve as the primary technical interface with clients, providing guidance on complex engineering challenges

Support execution through cost estimating, risk assessment, change management, and engineering documentation

Mentor and develop engineers, strengthening technical capability and team performance

Qualifications

Post‑graduate degree in Engineering

P.Eng. or P.Tech. designation

10–15 years of EPCM experience in the energy industry, including 7–10 years in project engineering roles





Proven experience leading projects and working directly with clients and stakeholders

Strong communication skills with the ability to act as a trusted client advisor

Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality work under tight deadlines

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and producing project reports

Strong understanding of design optimization, risk management, and engineering best practices

Compensation AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:

$122,900 - $162,800 MB & ON:

$112,100 - $154,400 NB, NL, NS, PE & QC:

$111,000 - $147,400

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. The company welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities; accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Health and safety is a core value. Given the importance of keeping one another secure, it is expected that applicants comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include working in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather within safe and reasonable limits.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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📌 Lead Project Engineer, Energy (Kitchener)
🏢 WSP in Canada
📍 Kitchener