Hydrotechnical Engineer

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

#WeAreWSP

The Opportunity

Shape the future of water resources engineering in the Prairies and North Region. As a Hydrotechnical Engineer based in Winnipeg, you’ll lead transformative projects that protect communities, enhance sustainability, and support critical infrastructure. This is your chance to apply your expertise to high-profile initiatives across Canada and beyond—while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Your Impact

• Deliver innovative hydrotechnical designs for flood mitigation, watershed management, and water control structures that safeguard communities.


• Lead multidisciplinary teams to execute hydraulic and hydrologic analyses for transportation and mining infrastructure projects.


• Drive environmental compliance and regulatory permitting to ensure sustainable project outcomes.


• Build lasting client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives that expand WSP’s impact.


• Champion health and safety as a core value in every project phase.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering, with eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in Manitoba.


• 10+ years of experience delivering water resources and hydrotechnical projects, including flood assessments, hydraulic structures, and mine water management.


• Proficiency in hydraulic/hydrologic modeling tools and a passion for applying data-driven solutions to complex challenges.


• A proven ability to lead teams, mentor emerging professionals, and foster collaboration across disciplines.


• Strategic thinking and client-focused mindset to drive innovation and growth.

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!

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.

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 76323


• Posting Date 11/25/2025, 07:39 PM

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 ourpeople 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