Hydrotechnical Engineer in Winnipeg

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The Opportunity - Shape Something Different! As a Hydrotechnical Engineer in our Prairies & North group, you’ll shape the future of water resources engineering across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, northern communities, and remote regions. You’ll lead transformative projects while enjoying comprehensive project ownership, visible technical leadership pathways, a diverse and challenging portfolio, and strong mentorship with real local autonomy. Your expertise will influence high-profile initiatives across Canada and beyond, while you mentor emerging professionals and help define what success looks like for the future of WSP. This is your chance to influence climate resilience, protect communities, and drive hydrotechnical innovation across Canada’s most dynamic water systems.

Your Impact:

• Design advanced hydrotechnical solutions that strengthen community resilience, including flood mitigation, hydraulic structures, ice engineering, and watershed systems.
• Deliver modelling and analysis that informs high-profile infrastructure, transportation, and mining projects across the Prairies & North.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through full project cycles — from early concepts to construction and client care — ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Advance sustainability by applying environmental and climate-resilient design principles at every project stage.
• Grow client relationships, supporting proposals, strategic pursuits, and long-term partnerships.
• Mentor emerging engineers, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Champion safety and quality, embedding WSP standards in every deliverable.

The Skills That Set You Apart:

• You bring deep experience in hydrotechnical and water resources engineering, gained through hands-on project delivery across flood protection, hydraulic structures, and watershed systems.
• You are eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Manitoba and thrive in roles with shared technical leadership.
• You have strong proficiency with hydrologic/hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, MIKE, PCSWMM) and apply data-driven approaches to complex water challenges.
• You’re energized by guiding teams, shaping solutions, and contributing to a supportive environment where people grow.
• You bring a strategic mindset, balancing technical rigour with client needs and long-term project impacts.

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 – born and raised in Québec, now operating in over 40 countries. A global community of 72,000 brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach. Limitless opportunities start here. Whether across the country or around the globe, we’ll 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 – $162,800 MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400 NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 – $147,400. 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.

Ready to Shape the Future? Take the next step in your career and join us in redefining what’s possible. Apply today and let’s create lasting change together!

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. 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.