Experienced Project Engineer - Construction

Job Description

Flexible to various locations in GTA & Hamilton, WSP has a new opportunity for an Experienced Project Engineer – Construction to join our Applied Solutions team on a full-time basis based in GTA & Hamilton.

The Experienced Project Engineer – Construction will work as part of a practice group handling a diverse range of engineering projects supporting construction operations across Canada. The role focuses on large‑scale, multi‑disciplinary projects, including infrastructure services, decommissioning, demolition, mine closure, site remediation and ground improvement. Projects are delivered in various forms – contract administration, contract management and general contracting – and the engineer will be a key technical leader in supporting construction and client teams across Ontario and Eastern Canada.

• Detailed engineering design and specification package development;
• Project development, work instruction planning (WIP’s), project planning, phasing and scheduling – working with stakeholders to ensure constructible project delivery. Candidates must demonstrate means and methods knowledge of construct with the ability to provide detailed sequential descriptions of how to execute work. Candidates will assist with other constructability reviews;
• Project management of engineering projects, and contract administration experience is required as part of project delivery;
• Work with estimating functions and procurement functions on development of scopes of work and providing support to estimating and procurement activities as necessary;
• Preparing detailed engineering estimates for projects;
• Assisting team in the preparation of proposals and presentations to promote services;
• Management of project health and safety, with support from the operational and corporate H&S team;
• Project scheduling (MS Project and Primavera P6 or other platforms);
• Working with field staff to resolve technical and constructability issues; and,
• Assist senior staff with business development

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering and Management,
  
  B.Sc. or equivalent;
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario (required), and ability to be licensed in other provinces;
• A track record (verifiable) of construction project management experience with demonstratable project management role progression;
• Minimum of 5 – 8 years’ experience in professional engineering practice in a variety of project assignments;
• Experience in projects related to new construction, mining, environmental remediation, demolition and/or infrastructure would be desirable;
• Must be willing to travel 30% and work independently and remotely in WSP offices when required;
• Self‑starter and with a willingness to learn and experience;
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal);
• Strong computer skills;
• Strong organizational skills

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging;
• 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;
• 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 terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada;
• 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;
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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