Lead Project Engineer

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Job Description

WSP’s Energy and Process subsector supports clients from coast to coast, delivering design, engineering and environmental services that meet climate adaptation and mitigation goals. We are focused on providing design, engineering and environmental services that contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation, sustain the use and protection of water and marine resources, protect and restore biodiversity, and support our clients as they transition to low carbon solutions.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our teams located any one of our Canadian offices with preference for Calgary, AB, Moncton, NB, Kitchener, ON.

As a Lead Project Engineer
, you’ll be at the forefront, leading projects in a client‑facing role, collaborating with various disciplines to ensure we exceed our project goals. Your responsibilities will span project planning, scheduling, estimating, risk assessments, proposal submissions and more.

• You will plan, schedule, and estimate design engineering effort on projects from conception to issuance of all drawings and specifications for construction.
• You will assist in the development of proposals.
• You will prepare and/or review cost estimates, schedules, risk assessment, and elements of project design.
• You will develop project strategy to ensure key issues are identified early and project goals of quality, schedule, and cost are achieved.
• You will interpret project specifications and scope to all engineering disciplines.
• You will review and approve all designs to ensure conformity with project specifications, project scope, company practices, and sound engineering practices.
• You will provide coordination to discipline and support development of their deliverables.
• You will prepare and update engineering control documents.
• You will monitor design changes, contract extras, and support development of change orders.
• You will be the main technical contact with the client.
• You will make recommendations on highly technical and complex aspects of WSP projects.
• You will complete feasibility studies and technical report writing.
• You will coach and mentor junior engineers.
• You will mentor other engineers within the project engineering team.
• You will develop technical drawings and deliverables such as P&IDs, Line List & DBMs and authentication of deliverables.
• You will develop Scope of Work or Specifications for Mechanical Packaged Equipment.
• You will maintain quality control and quality assurance on projects.
• You will be responsible for reviewing the work of others.

• Post‑Graduate in Engineering;
• P.Eng. or P.Tech. designation;
• At least 10 to 15 years of previous EPCM experience in the energy industry with 7‑10 years direct project engineering experience;
• At least 2 years experience as a Project Lead dealing directly with clients and other stakeholders;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, act as main contact with the client;
• Experience directly dealing with clients and coordinating meetings, creating project status reports and dealing with different groups, 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 on concept and develop design optimization programs to guide sound technical guidance for decision making;
• Knows, understands, and complies with all client and corporate procedures;
• Demonstrate sensitivity and discretion when working with confidential information.

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
• A Canadian success story – we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the…