Lead engineer Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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The Opportunity

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This is your opportunity to shape the future of water treatment in the mining and industrial sectors. You'll apply your process engineering expertise to projects that improve environmental performance, enhance regulatory compliance, and support responsible resource development across Canada. In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists, engage directly with clients, and guide the delivery of complex treatment solutions that make a measurable difference to industry and communities.

Your Impact

• Lead process engineering for water treatment projects-from concept through commissioning-advancing performance, compliance, and long-term sustainability.
• Deliver process design work including mass balances, hydraulic assessments, equipment sizing, and treatment technology selection to support project decisions and client outcomes.
• Provide oversight as Project Manager or Engineer-of-Record to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time, on-budget project delivery.
• Collaborate with water treatment, mining, geochemistry, and environmental colleagues across Canada and North America to integrate solutions that address complex site challenges.
• Drive proposal development and client engagement, shaping scopes of work and building opportunities that expand our impact and strengthen relationships.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers, fostering an environment of continuous learning, technical excellence, and shared purpose.
• Contribute to project innovations that enhance water stewardship outcomes aligned with WSP's commitment to environmental responsibility.

The Skills That Set You Apart

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Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU : $135,200 - $179,100

MB & ON : $123,300 - $169,800

Atlantic Provinces & QC : $122,100 - $162,200

Disclosure :

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose, impact, and the chance to shape the future of water in mining, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

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