Senior Project Engineer - Land Development

Job Description

We are WSP.

We are Visioneers.

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.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Build the future of Northern Ontario's communities.

WSP is expanding its Transportation & Infrastructure footprint across Sudbury and Northern Ontario, creating exciting opportunities to help shape the region's future. As a Senior Project Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, leading, and delivering transformative land development and municipal infrastructure projects that support growing communities, institutional campuses, commercial developments, industrial facilities, and resource-sector operations.

Working alongside multidisciplinary specialists across Ontario and Canada, you'll leverage the strength of one of the country's largest Transportation & Infrastructure practices while helping grow local capabilities in Northern Ontario. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys developing client relationships, driving project success, mentoring teams, and contributing to the growth of an expanding regional practice.

Your Impact

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of land development and municipal infrastructure projects from concept planning through detailed design and construction.
• Build trusted relationships with municipal, industrial, development, transportation, and public-sector clients while providing strategic technical guidance throughout project lifecycles.
• Drive project success by managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, quality, and risk management activities.
• Navigate municipal approvals and regulatory processes, helping clients move projects efficiently from vision to reality.
• Support the growth of WSP's Transportation & Infrastructure business in Sudbury and across Northern Ontario through client engagement and business development initiatives.
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers, fostering technical excellence and supporting career growth within the team.
• Collaborate with transportation, environmental, planning, geotechnical, water resources, and other specialists to deliver integrated solutions for complex infrastructure projects.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and digital delivery best practices while maintaining the highest standards of engineering quality and compliance.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 10-15+ years of progressive experience delivering land development and municipal engineering projects within Ontario.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario with demonstrated experience working with municipalities, agencies, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Ontario's land development, municipal servicing, and development approvals processes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Proven experience leading project teams, managing client relationships, and delivering successful project outcomes.
• Demonstrated business development experience including proposal preparation, fee development, client engagement, and pursuit strategy support.
• Experience supporting municipal, industrial, transportation, land development, mining, or resource-sector projects is considered a strong asset.
• Valid Ontario driver's licence (or ability to obtain one) and willingness to travel periodically throughout Northern Ontario.

Why Choose WSP?

• 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: $122,900 - $162,800

MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 - $147,400

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 expertise, leadership, and passion for infrastructure to a role where your work will create lasting impact across Northern Ontario. Join a team that empowers innovation, supports growth, and gives you the opportunity to help build stronger communities while advancing your career with one of Canada's leading engineering and professional services firms.

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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