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WSP has a new opportunity for a Experienced Project Engineer - Construction to join our Applied Solutions team on a full-time basis based in Western Canada (Manitoba | Saskatchewan | Alberta).

The Experienced Project Engineer – Construction will work as part of a practice group which handles a diverse range of engineering projects supporting construction operations for projects across Northwestern Ontario, Western Canada and the North.

Resourcefulness and capability to define, develop and lead multidisciplinary projects with a strong business sense is critical to this role. The successful candidate will be working with a regional team on large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects, focusing on infrastructure services, decommissioning and demolition, mine closure, site remediation and ground improvement works. Projects are delivered in various forms, form contract administration, contract management to general contracting. The role involves working in closely integrated project teams delivering Project Engineering Services in support of Construction, that support our project teams and our clients in Ontario and Eastern Canada.

The Applied Solutions teams’ practice of engineering focuses on delivering “How-To” for our project teams and clients and working closely to deliver the “How-to” in the field with our construction colleagues. Our practice area provides technical leadership to projects and developing technical solutions to solve challenges in construction projects.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging

• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

# WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Detailed engineering design and specification package development;

• Project development, work instruction planning (WIP’s), project planning, phasing and scheduling – working with stakeholders to ensure constructible project delivery. Candidates must demonstrate means and methods knowledge of construct with the ability to provide detailed sequential descriptions of how to execute work. Candidates will assist with other constructability reviews;

• Project management of engineering projects, and contract administration experience is required as part of project delivery;

• Work with estimating functions and procurement functions on development of scopes of work and providing support to estimating and procurement activities as necessary;

• Preparing detailed engineering estimates for projects;

• Assisting team in the preparation of proposals and presentations to promote services;

• Management of project health and safety, with support from the operational and corporate H&S team;

• Project scheduling (MS Project and Primavera P6 or other platforms);

• Working with field staff to resolve technical and constructability issues; and,

• Assist senior staff with business development

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering and Management, B.Sc. or equivalent

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta (required), and ability to be licensed in other provinces.

• A track record (verifiable) of construction project management experience with demonstratable project management role progression.

• Minimum of 5 - 8 years’ experience in professional engineering practice in a variety of project assignments

• Experience in Projects related to new Construction, Mining, Environmental Remediation, Demolition and/or Infrastructure would be desirable.

• Must be willing to travel 30% and work independently and remotely in WSP offices when required.

• Self-starter and with a willingness to learn and experience.

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)

• Strong computer skills

• Strong organizational skills

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation

• We are locally dedicated with international scale

• We are future focused and challenge the status quo

• We foster collaboration in everything we do

• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)