Lead Process Engineer
WSP in Canada
Date: 12 hours ago
City: Nanaimo, British Columbia
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
The Opportunity:
At WSP, we see water not just as a resource, but as a responsibility – especially in the mining sector. As we expand our impact across Canada and beyond, we’re inviting expressions of interest from seasoned process engineers who are passionate about wastewater treatment solutions in mining and who have an established career history specifically in water treatment process design for mining and other industrial sectors.
We’re looking for someone ready to lead, build business directly with clients, collaborate across disciplines and shape outcomes that support environmental performance, regulatory compliance, and long-term value for clients
Why choose WSP?
#WeAreWSP #GlobalMining #WithWSPYouCan
What you can expect to do here:
Salary range (in British Columbia): $124,800 - $171,600
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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
About Us
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:
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.
The Opportunity:
At WSP, we see water not just as a resource, but as a responsibility – especially in the mining sector. As we expand our impact across Canada and beyond, we’re inviting expressions of interest from seasoned process engineers who are passionate about wastewater treatment solutions in mining and who have an established career history specifically in water treatment process design for mining and other industrial sectors.
We’re looking for someone ready to lead, build business directly with clients, collaborate across disciplines and shape outcomes that support environmental performance, regulatory compliance, and long-term value for clients
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.
#WeAreWSP #GlobalMining #WithWSPYouCan
What you can expect to do here:
- Integration: Work with our water treatment group and other related groups in Canada and across North America, developing required relationships through proactive verbal and written communication.
- Project Leadership: Take on the role of Project Manager and/or Process Lead Engineer-of-Record for various projects, ensuring quality delivery on-time and on-budget.
- Business Development: Engage in strategic business development, establish and build client relationships, and lead proposal development to win treatment projects and maintain project backlog.
- Communication & Coordination: Collaborate with team members, other WSP groups, equipment vendors, clients, and sub-contractors.
- Technical Expertise: Prepare technical reports, specifications, process schematics, and layout drawings, including reviewing deliverables produced by junior and intermediate colleagues.
- Analysis & Design: Conduct analysis and design for water treatment projects, including process and technology selection, equipment sizing and specification, mass balance, hydraulic analysis, and 3D layout.
- Mentorship: Provide mentoring and on-the-job training for junior and intermediate colleagues.
- Support: Provide project support for other senior staff as required and support the management team with budgeting, strategy development and execution, staff reviews, and delivering training programs.
- Consulting Engineering: Primarily office-based consulting engineering work with some opportunities for business travel and fieldwork.
- Education: Undergraduate degree in chemical engineering.
- Professional Registration: Currently registered as P.Eng. in a Canadian province.
- Experience: 15+ years relevant working experience in consulting engineering, with required experience in water treatment for industrial and mining applications. Experience in metallurgy is an asset.
- Technical Skills: Experience with HYSIM/HYSIS or OLI or Wave software packages is an asset.
- Project Management: Strong project management and discipline lead skills.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to assist project delivery with complex teams, and with mentoring and training colleagues.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills in English, with French skills being an asset.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills in both information management and time management.
- Business Development: Experienced in business development and building client relationships.
- Project Delivery: Experienced with project management and project delivery according to quality standards.
- Leadership: Proven record of independently leading successful projects.
- Additional Skills: Detailed design, procurement, construction management, and commissioning experience is an asset. Graduate degree(s) are an asset.
- Valid driver's license.
Salary range (in British Columbia): $124,800 - $171,600
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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
About Us
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
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.
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