Senior Environmental Engineer (Waste)

What if you could redefine what's possible?

What if you could redefine what's possible? 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.

The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here - Are you ready to tackle complex groundwater challenges and shape sustainable water futures across communities? In this Environmental Engineer (Waste) role, you'll work with multidisciplinary experts, advancing environmental science on essential environmental projects.

Your Impact

• Lead environmental compliance monitoring and reporting programs at landfill and contaminated sites.
• Contribute to or lead the design, environmental assessment, permitting and construction administration of landfills, waste processing and transfer facilities.
• Design and oversee field programs-including groundwater and surface water monitoring, landfill gas monitoring, and drilling and monitoring well installation supervision-to deliver high-quality data and insights.
• Liaise with clients, laboratories, and partners.
• Prepare clear, defensible, data-driven technical reports that influence waste management infrastructure and environmental management projects.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, engineers, ecologists, and planners to develop integrated solutions that support climate resilience and environmental stewardship.
• Mentor junior engineers and hydrogeologists and contribute to the growth of our waste management practice across the region.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 7 - 15 years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Degree in civil, environmental, or geological engineering, or a related discipline.
• Eligible for or currently holding a P.Eng. designation.
• Experience working on projects within the solid waste sector, and familiarity with related environmental regulations.
• Deep technical expertise built through hands-on work in contaminant hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering, contaminant transport, or related domains.
• Strong experience conducting and overseeing environmental field programs, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to solve real-world environmental, design, and permitting challenges across sectors such as waste, infrastructure, mining, or contaminated sites.
• High comfort working in varied environments-from office analysis to field sites-with a commitment to safety.
• Strong communication skills, including technical writing abilities.
• Experience preparing landfill compliance monitoring reports.
• A keen attention to detail.
• Experience in waste program planning and implementation including preparation of integrated waste management plans, recycling plans and waste diversion plans.
• A passion for work that matters to communities, the environment, and future generations.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

• 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 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 yours.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 - $138,000
MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $94,100 - $124,900

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 and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with 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 .