Water/Wastewater Engineer

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. The Opportunity Build the Future with Us As an Intermediate Water & Wastewater Engineer, you'll help shape resilient communities across Atlantic Canada by contributing to the planning, design, and delivery of pump stations, booster stations, treatment facilities, and related facility upgrades. You will apply your experience in hydraulics, water and wastewater facilities, treatment processes and/or pumping systems, equipment selection, and multidisciplinary facility design to help clients develop reliable, sustainable infrastructure. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to projects from process evaluation, facility planning, and preliminary engineering through detailed design, tendering, construction services, start-up, performance testing, and commissioning support. Candidates may bring experience in water or wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, or both; expertise in either area will be considered valuable. This role also offers flexibility for professionals interested in pursuing a technical design career path, a project management career path, or a blend of both. Your Impact Plan, design, and support the delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pump stations, lift stations, booster stations, water and wastewater treatment systems , and/or facility upgrades. Contribute to projects both within and outside the local region, working with national technical specialists and project teams. Deliver water and wastewater facility projects through all phases of development, including studies, condition assessments, preliminary engineering, detailed design, tendering, construction services, and commissioning support. Support the evaluation, planning, and design of water and wastewater facilities, which may include pumping systems, treatment infrastructure, equipment selection, hydraulic analyses, and/or facility upgrades. Prepare and review design criteria, process and hydraulic calculations, technical memoranda and reports, equipment evaluations, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents. Coordinate process, civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and architectural requirements within multidisciplinary facility designs. Work with clients, municipalities, regulators, contractors, equipment suppliers, and internal multidisciplinary teams. Support successful project delivery by coordinating technical work, managing assigned scope and budgets, monitoring schedules and risks, and maintaining quality, safety, and client-service expectations. Apply independent engineering judgment to resolve technical and project-delivery challenges. Participate in site investigations, condition assessments, equipment inspections, facility start-up, and commissioning. Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, designers, and technical staff, as appropriate to your experience. Support proposals, client engagement, and relationship-building activities. Contribute to the growth of WSP’s water and wastewater practice in Atlantic Canada by sharing knowledge and advancing consistent design practices. The Skills That Set You Apart Degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline from a recognized university. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration in Atlantic Canada. Minimum of 5 years of progressive engineering experience in the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water or wastewater pumping, treatment and/or facility-infrastructure projects, preferably in a consulting environment. Experience delivering water and wastewater facility projects, including pump stations, lift stations, booster stations, treatment facilities, and related infrastructure. Experience with construction-phase services, commissioning support, site inspections, or facility start-up activities is considered an asset. Experience supporting project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and client coordination responsibilities. Experience preparing technical reports, engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates and contract documentation. Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients, municipalities, regulators, and project stakeholders. Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills with a commitment to quality and safety. 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: $84,500 – $113,500 MB & ON: $77,100 – $107,700 NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $76,300 – $102,800 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 Atlantic Communities? Bring your technical expertise, project leadership, and passion for community-building to a team where your work creates meaningful impact. Join WSP's Dartmouth LDME team and help deliver the infrastructure that supports growth, connectivity, and resilience across Atlantic Canada. Apply today and discover how far your career can go when you help redefine what's possible.