Experienced Construction Engineer

WSP•Burlington, ON

2d•CA$42 - CA$58•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP's Applied Solutions team is seeking an Experienced Construction Engineer to support projects across Ontario and Canada. This role involves leading the delivery of multidisciplinary construction projects, offering engineering expertise from planning and design through to field execution. The engineer will collaborate with clients, contractors, and project teams to develop practical, constructible solutions for a variety of projects including infrastructure, environmental remediation, demolition, decommissioning, ground improvement, and industrial sectors. The position aims to bridge the gap between engineering and construction to ensure safe, efficient, and successful project outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario, or eligibility to obtain registration in Ontario.
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience delivering construction, infrastructure, environmental remediation, demolition, industrial, or heavy civil projects in Canada.
Proven experience leading design management activities, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, and advancing projects from concept through construction.
Strong experience preparing technical specifications, construction packages, scopes of work, and contract documents for field execution.
Demonstrated expertise in construction planning, constructability reviews, means and methods development, project phasing, and work sequencing.
Experience in project management and contract administration, including managing schedules, budgets, procurement activities, and stakeholder coordination.
Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent, with the ability to support field teams and resolve construction-related technical challenges.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, and execution of multidisciplinary construction and infrastructure projects throughout Ontario.
Develop detailed engineering designs, technical specifications, construction methodologies, and work instruction plans that support safe and efficient project delivery.
Drive constructability reviews by applying practical means-and-methods expertise and sequencing knowledge to optimize project execution.
Manage project schedules, budgets, contracts, risks, and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Collaborate with field teams, contractors, and clients to resolve technical challenges and deliver practical engineering solutions.
Support estimating and procurement activities through scope development, cost estimating, tender support, and contractor coordination.
Champion a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across project teams and construction sites.
Contribute to business growth by supporting proposal development, client relationship management, and identifying new project opportunities.