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Overview Design Manager - Process, Civil and Mechanical engineering role at WSP in Canada. Reporting to Directors and National Vice Presidents, the Design Manager leads the charge in shaping Ontarios municipal water and wastewater infrastructure. Join our Infrastructure team and deliver innovative designs for treatment plants, pumping stations, and distribution systems. What youll do Drive the technical delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects from concept through construction, ensuring seamless execution and commissioning. Lead and unify multi-disciplinary teamsspanning process, civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and architectural expertiseto produce innovative, integrated designs. Champion quality and accuracy in all design deliverables, including drawings, calculations, reports, and cost estimates, setting a high standard for project excellence. Proactively manage schedules, technical scopes, and quality control, consistently meeting or exceeding client and internal expectations. Act as the key technical liaison for clients, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders, fostering trust and ensuring alignment from project initiation to completion. Mentor and empower intermediate and junior team members, cultivating deep technical expertise and fostering professional growth within the team. Collaborate closely with project managers to drive successful project outcomes, optimizing budgets, timelines, and client communications. What youll bring Meet with clients on a regular basis when required at site. Hold an accredited engineering degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical disciplines, providing a strong technical foundation for municipal infrastructure projects. Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and licensed to practise in Canada. 712 years of specialized experience in civil, process and/or mechanical design and successful delivery of municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities. Expertly navigate municipal and provincial approval processes, and apply current agency standards, guidelines, and industry best practices to every project. Demonstrate advanced analytical skills to solve complex engineering challenges and optimize project outcomes; take initiative in problem-solving, delivering innovative, practical, and constructible solutions. Deliver proven, high-impact designs for treatment systems, pumping stations, and linear infrastructure, with deep expertise in process hydraulics and unit operations. Excel at cross-department collaboration, building synergy within multi-disciplinary teams to drive project success. Engage directly with clients on-site as required, fostering strong relationships and ensuring project alignment with client needs. 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 Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies is expected at all times. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon performing key physical tasks described in the job posting and interview. 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 employment equity. Only candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please read the full policy. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Professional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr