AI & Generative Design Lead - Buildings

OverviewJoin to apply for the AI & Generative Design Lead - Buildings role at WSP in Canada.The AIML and Generative Design Lead for Property & Buildings will lead the technical enablement implementation of AI for design across all building engineering disciplines. This role is responsible for implementing the AI transformation roadmap in close collaboration with the Digital Solutions Team Leads and all Property and Buildings VPs, and for driving its execution across the organization. The successful candidate will bring deep AI expertise and work closely with internal engineering and digital experts to embed AI knowledge and skills into core workflows and tools. This role can be based out of any WSP office in Alberta.What you can expect to do hereReview, understand and interpret existing WSP Global governance frameworks for responsible AI use, including data privacy, model transparency, and ethical considerations; adapt for practical use by project teams.Work with IT and digital innovation teams across WSP to ensure scalable and secure deployment of AI tools.Partner with engineering teams to identify high-impact AI use cases across mechanical, electrical, structural and building sciences domains.Embed AI solutions in standard WSP Buildings project processes with Project Managers and other digital delivery experts.Promote AI-driven coordination workflows that reduce rework and improve design quality.Drive cultural and operational change to embed AI into day-to-day practice.Design and deliver training programs for AI and generative design tailored to modelers, designers, engineers and project managers.Act as a mentor and coach to internal champions, through standing up a Centre of Excellence for AI and Generative design.Track KPIs and success metrics to measure adoption and impact.Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to understand workflows in mechanical design, structural engineering, electrical layouts, and multidisciplinary coordination.Champion the development and use of agentic coding and modeling systems that support intelligent design generation and optioneering.Drive and support the integration of AI into commonly used tools such as Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud and other discipline-specific authoring platforms.What you’ll bring to WSPCommunication Skills: Strong ability to communicate with individuals of varied knowledge levels; experience in change management and training delivery.Technical & Practical Skills: Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts (generative design, RAG, prompt engineering, data-driven optimization). Hands-on experience with AI platforms (e.g., Azure AI, OpenAI) and scripting (Python). Experience with Azure and familiarity with BIM platforms (Revit, ACC, Navisworks) is a plus. Willingness to learn from internal experts.Preferred QualificationsDegree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.5-8 years of experience in designing and building data-intensive applications with deep understanding of modern data and ML engineering tools.Experience in designing and delivering technical training programs for peers.PMP or other relevant certifications are an asset.Experience working in or with large engineering consulting firms.Bi-lingual is an asset.About UsWSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. We have over 65,000 team members globally and 12,000+ in Canada, involved in environmental remediation, urban planning, iconic buildings, sustainable transportation networks, renewable power, and more. We value our people, are locally dedicated with international scale, future-focused, collaborative, and empowering.Health and Safety is a core value at WSP. All candidates must comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies when at client sites. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involve the ability to perform key physical tasks in various environments. WSP provides accommodations on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. WSP is an equal opportunity employer; only selected candidates will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr