Lead Professional, Welding Engineering

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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 Bring your welding engineering expertise to some of the most complex industrial, infrastructure, energy, and transportation projects. As a Lead Professional, Welding Engineering, you will provide technical leadership, guide multidisciplinary teams, champion quality and safety, and help deliver innovative solutions that create lasting value for clients and communities. Your Impact • Lead welding engineering programs and provide technical oversight for complex projects. • Act as the welding engineering lead, collaborating with quality assurance, engineering, production, and other cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve non-conforming conditions. • Develop and maintain Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQs) that meet customer requirements and quality standards for complex nuclear components and vessels. • Ensure welding techniques comply with manufacturing requirements, applicable codes, regulatory requirements, and quality programs. • Guide inspection, fabrication, and construction activities to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards. • Prepare supporting documentation, including work orders, technical dispositions, and repair plans, to address identified non-conformances. • Lead welding-related corrective actions and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and innovation within the manufacturing environment. • Evaluate and implement innovative welding processes, applications, equipment, and technologies to support current and future manufacturing capabilities. • Collaborate with shop employees and the welder training program to implement welding best practices, optimize performance, and reduce rework. • Mentor engineers, inspectors, and technical staff to strengthen capability across the business. • Collaborate with clients, contractors, and project teams to resolve critical engineering challenges. • Support business development by building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and contributing to proposals and client presentations. • Contribute to the successful delivery of projects that support critical infrastructure and sustainable development. The Skills That Set You Apart • Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration within Canada. • 10+ years of progressive experience in welding engineering, fabrication, construction, or industrial asset integrity. • Demonstrated experience developing welding procedures, qualification programs, and quality assurance systems. • Strong understanding of welding metallurgy, heat affected zone behavior, ferrite control, weldability assessments, preheat requirements, PWHT requirements, hydrogen cracking mechanisms, and dissimilar metal joining. • Demonstrated expertise in the application of ASME Section , Section VIII, Section II, Section V and Section IX. • Advanced knowledge of ASME Section IX qualification requirements, including interpretation of essential variables, procedure qualifications, welder qualifications, P-Number grouping, F-Numbers, and qualification range assessments. • Experience selecting and evaluating base materials and welding consumables in accordance with ASME Section II Parts A, B, C, and D. • Working knowledge of ASME Section V examination methods including RT, UT, PT, MT and VT, and their application to pressure-retaining components. • Extensive experience interpreting and applying welding-related requirements for pressure-retaining components and nuclear safety-related equipment.` • Experience with CSA N285, CSA N299, CSA B51, and nuclear quality assurance programs is strongly preferred. • Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage client relationships on complex projects. • Exceptional technical report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to travel to project sites and maintain required safety certifications for field work. 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 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? Join a team where your expertise influences major projects, advances engineering excellence, and helps create sustainable solutions for generations to come. If you're ready to lead, innovate, mentor, and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what's possible with WSP.