Experienced Engineering Manager, Studies

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

Build the Future With Us

Step into a senior leadership role where your technical expertise, strategic mindset, and ability to inspire high‑performing teams will shape the future of mining and resource development projects. As an Experienced Engineering Manager, Studies, you'll lead multidisciplinary teams through complex study phases, guide critical project decisions, and deliver innovative solutions that support sustainable growth for clients across Canada and beyond.

Our Resources subsector within WSP's Energy, Resources & Industry (ERI) group partners with industrial and mining clients to deliver world‑class studies, engineering, project management, procurement, construction support, and EPCM solutions. From early‑stage evaluations through execution, you'll play a key role in advancing some of the industry’s most challenging and impactful projects.

Your Impact

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams through conceptual, scoping, pre‑feasibility, feasibility, and execution studies for complex mining and industrial projects.
• Direct the preparation, integration, and quality assurance of engineering deliverables, ensuring technical excellence and consistency across all disciplines.
• Provide strategic leadership and informed decision‑making on complex engineering, project delivery, risk, and operational challenges.
• Drive engineering planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and execution strategies to achieve project objectives safely, efficiently, and profitably.
• Foster strong client relationships by acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring study outcomes align with business objectives and project requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement, digital innovation, and modern engineering execution practices that enhance project delivery and team performance.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering professionals while building an inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performing team culture.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and technical quality, proactively managing risks and identifying opportunities to improve project outcomes.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Mining, Chemical, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation registered in a Canadian jurisdiction.
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience within mining, heavy industrial, or resource sector projects.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and study execution for large, complex projects.
• Extensive experience across the EPC/EPCM project lifecycle, including study development, detailed engineering, construction support, and field engineering activities.
• Strong understanding of engineering governance, project controls, risk management, quality systems, and project execution methodologies.
• Experience leading or supporting the development of NI 43-101 and/or SK1300 technical reports is considered a strong asset.
• Proven ability to deliver innovative engineering solutions, build client relationships, and mentor engineering professionals at all levels.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600 - $151,800

MB & ON: $104,500 - $143,900

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $103,500 - $137,400

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Bring your leadership, technical expertise, and passion for innovation to WSP and help deliver the mining and industrial projects that will define tomorrow.

Join a team where you'll influence major project decisions, guide multidisciplinary study teams, mentor the next generation of engineering leaders, and help clients unlock value through innovative and sustainable project solutions. Your experience will directly contribute to shaping critical resource projects that support communities, industry, and economic growth across Canada and around the world.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
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 the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .

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