Engineering Jobs in Kelowna, BC

Overview

Team Lead Mechanical Engineering, Buildings. WSP is seeking a dynamic and growth-minded Mechanical Engineering Team Lead / Manager to lead the expansion of our Mechanical team in Interior BC. Based in Kelowna or Kamloops, you will play a pivotal role in building a high-performing mechanical team and expanding our client base across BC, the Yukon, and western Canada. This is more than a technical leadership role; we’re looking for someone with vision and drive to build a team, grow market share, and strengthen WSP’s presence in the region. You’ll contribute to major projects across Western Canada and shape local operations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and lead a growing team of mechanical engineers and designers in Interior BC.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with WSP’s values.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on projects to ensure quality and consistency across the team.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow WSP’s client base in key sectors including healthcare, education, transportation, science & technology, and light industrial.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building lasting relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Lead or support the preparation of proposals, presentations, and other business development initiatives.
• Oversee mechanical system design (HVAC, plumbing & drainage, fire protection) for building projects from concept to completion.
• Ensure all work complies with National, Provincial, and Municipal codes and meets project specifications.
• Coordinate preparation of engineering documents, including technical reports, drawings, cost estimates, and specifications.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and design approaches to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions.

What you’ll bring to WSP

Salary

Salary range (in British Columbia) : $96,200 to 132,200

The final salary awarded for this role may vary based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided may change for business purposes.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic buildings, and designing sustainable transportation networks, among other initiatives.

We value our people and our reputation, are locally dedicated with international scale, are future focused and challenge the status quo, and foster collaboration in everything we do. We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

EEO and Accommodations

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to employment equity. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon the ability to perform key physical tasks as described. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

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