Description
As a Project Manager supporting Hydropower and Dams projects, you will play a key role in delivering complex projects in hydroelectric infrastructure across Ontario and Atlantic.
Your work will support the reliability, modernization, and resiliency of critical power infrastructure that millions of people depend on.
You will work closely with the hydropower and dams design teams and our market managers to lead and manage projects and business opportunities with our various clients.
This position will be located out of one of our Ontario or Atlantic provinces.
You’ll collaborate with diverse technical teams, utilities partners, contractors, and stakeholders , contributing to the planning and execution of meaningful, high impact infrastructure investments that strengthen communities and shape the province’s energy future.
Your Impact
- Manage multidisciplinary hydropower and dams projects;
- Develop, maintain, and strengthen long-term client relationships;
- Continuously demonstrate leadership skills;
- Attend conferences and training courses to promote WSP and maintain client relationships;
- Travel occasionally for project meetings, site assessments, training, and other related purposes;
- Support WSP’s project management processes, across the opportunity, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out phases;
- Monitor project costs and schedules using appropriate tools and techniques, including Earned Value Management (EVM).
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering or geotechnical engineering;
- Experience acting as Senior Reviewer on Hydropower and Dams projects;
- At least 12+ years experience in Project Management and a strong network within the hydropower and dams sector, ideally in Ontario and/or Atlantic Canada;
- Strong experience in a project management role managing complex multidisciplinary projects;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work, and to work effectively as part of a team;
- Initiative, proactivity, autonomy, and strong attention to detail;
- Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks in parallel;
- Knowledge of planning software such as MS Project or Primavera P6 (an asset);
- Member in good standing of the Professional Engineer of Ontario, or eligible to obtain registration (an asset);
- MBA or PMP certification (an asset);
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and strong decision-making skills.
Why Choose WSP?
- 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.
Compensation
- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 to $162,800
- MB & ON: $112,100 to $154,400
- NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,000 to $147,400