Team Leader, Building Mechanical

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The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Join a team shaping some of Canada's most critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects. As Team Lead, Building Mechanical – Vertical Infrastructure (Water & Wastewater), you will combine technical expertise, people leadership, and client engagement to deliver innovative facilities that support communities and protect vital resources.

In this player-coach leadership role, you will guide multidisciplinary project delivery, mentor and develop talented engineers and designers, and contribute directly to the growth of WSP's Building Mechanical practice across the municipal and industrial water sectors. Your work will influence everything from treatment plants and pumping stations to complex process-support facilities that help communities thrive.

Your Impact

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and related infrastructure.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers, designers, and technologists.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet client and community needs.
• Build trusted client relationships and support strategic growth opportunities across the water sector.
• Champion technical excellence, quality, and innovation throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to the advancement of design standards, tools, and best practices across the business.
• Support the successful execution of projects from planning and design through construction and commissioning.
• Help shape sustainable infrastructure that improves resiliency and enables future growth.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in a Canadian jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of experience delivering mechanical building systems for infrastructure, industrial, municipal, or water/wastewater facilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong technical expertise in HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, odour control, and process-support mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, and industry-standard building mechanical design tools.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA (including NFPA 820), ASHRAE, CSA, ASME, and applicable Provincial and National Building Codes.
• Proven ability to build client relationships, support business development initiatives, and mentor technical teams.

Why Choose WSP?

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 – 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 – $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. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you're passionate about leading high-performing teams, delivering innovative building mechanical solutions, and helping shape critical water and wastewater infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.

Join WSP and play a key role in building facilities that strengthen communities, protect resources, and support future generations. You'll have the opportunity to influence major infrastructure projects, develop talented professionals, and contribute to sustainable solutions that create lasting impact across Canada.

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here.