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WSP in Canada

Project Director, Hydro & Dams

Airdrie, AB, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 25, 2026
Experience: At least 20 years of strong project management/project direction with strong experience in hydropower or dams
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

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Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

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

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us.

Lead the growth of one of Canada’s most critical infrastructure sectors. As Project Director – Hydropower and Dams (Western Canada), you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, strengthening client partnerships, and delivering impactful projects that support resilient, sustainable energy systems across Western Canada.

This is a high-impact leadership role where your expertise fuels business growth, guides complex project delivery, and contributes to a national vision for the future of hydropower and dam infrastructure.

This position will, ideally, be based out of one of our Western offices, ideally, Calgary or Vancouver.

Your Impact

Be the Project Director on infrastructure dams and hydropower projects
Mentor Project Managers
Establish project vision, objectives, execution strategies, and success criteria.
Ensure effective coordination among engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, and stakeholder teams.
Act as the senior point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
Build and maintain client relationship at the project level
Identify opportunities for additional services and strategic growth.
Manage high-level commercial and contractual discussions.
Be accountable for project profitability, revenue, cash flow, and financial performance.
Approve significant project expenditures and change orders.
Ensure effective risk and opportunity management.
Oversee winning pursuit strategies, proposals, and client presentations across multidisciplinary teams
Foster a strong team culture by promoting engagement, collaboration, and professional development

The Skills That Set You Apart

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
At least 20 years of strong project management/project direction with strong experience in hydropower or dams
Registered, or eligible for registration, as a P.Eng. in at least one province in Western Canada desired
Established network and relationships with power utilities and dam owners in Western Canada
Proven ability to lead client engagement and develop long-term partnerships
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to travel within Western Canada (10–20%)

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.

#WeAreWSP #ERI_Opportunities #carrières_ERI

Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $177,000 – $234,400

MB & ON: $161,500 – $222,300

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $159,900 – $212,300

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?

Step into a leadership role where your expertise drives meaningful impact across Canada’s energy infrastructure. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team and help deliver innovative solutions that power communities and protect critical assets.

Apply today and make your mark at WSP.

About Us

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 .

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Responsibilities

Direct hydropower and dam infrastructure projects, setting project objectives and execution strategies while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and serving as the senior client contact. Lead client partnerships, business growth, project financial performance, risk management, pursuit strategies, and team development.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 20 years of project management or project direction experience, including strong hydropower or dam experience. Candidates should be registered or eligible for P.Eng. registration in a Western Canadian province, have established relationships with utilities and dam owners, and be able to travel within Western Canada 10–20%.

Skills

Project Direction
Project Management
Hydropower
Dam Infrastructure
Business Development
Strategic Planning
Project Delivery
Financial Management
Commercial and Contractual Negotiation
Risk Management
Proposal Development
Stakeholder Management
Team Leadership
Engineering Coordination
P.Eng. Registration

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Keywords

Hydropower
Dams
Infrastructure
Project Direction
Project Management
Engineering
P.Eng.
Power Utilities
Dam Owners
Client Partnerships
Business Growth
Project Execution Strategies
Multidisciplinary Teams
Environmental Coordination
Procurement
Construction
Stakeholder Engagement
Commercial Management
Contract Management
Project Profitability
Revenue Management
Cash Flow
Change Orders
Risk Management
Opportunity Management
Proposal Development
Client Presentations
Professional Development
Sustainable Energy
Western Canada

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