Technical Director, Instrumentation and Monitoring Engineering

Overview Technical Director, Instrumentation and Monitoring Engineering Join to apply for the Technical Director, Instrumentation and Monitoring Engineering role at WSP in Canada. The Opportunity As Technical Director, you will provide strategic leadership and technical direction for all monitoring and instrumentation activities across the organization. You will drive innovation, ensure technical excellence, and oversee the successful delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects. This role is responsible for shaping the vision, building high-performing teams, and representing the organization as a thought leader in the field. What you can expect to do here Set the strategic vision and direction for the monitoring and instrumentation function, aligning with organizational goals and industry trends. Oversee the design, implementation, and management of advanced instrumentation and monitoring systems for large-scale and high-impact projects. Lead the development and continuous improvement of technical standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes. Provide expert guidance and technical oversight on complex project challenges, risk management, and troubleshooting. Foster a culture of innovation by evaluating and integrating emerging technologies and methodologies. Build, mentor, and lead multidisciplinary teams, including senior engineers and technical specialists. Develop and manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and long-term capability planning. Represent the organization in high-level client engagements, industry forums, and technical conferences. Oversee the preparation and review of major proposals, project plans, and technical reports. Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols. Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with clients, vendors, and academic institutions. Drive knowledge sharing, professional development, and succession planning within the team. Monitor and report on key performance indicators for instrumentation and monitoring activities. What You'll Bring To WSP Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline. 15+ years of progressive experience in instrumentation and monitoring, with significant leadership responsibilities. Recognized expertise in the design, deployment, and management of complex monitoring systems. Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and manage multiple, concurrent projects. Strong business acumen, with experience in budgeting, resource planning, and client relationship management. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent. Proven track record of innovation and thought leadership in the field. About Us WSP is one of the world7s 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. We value our people 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 Health and Safety is a core value of WSP. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involve physical tasks described in the job posting and interview. WSP is committed to employment equity. Only candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please read the full policy. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Professional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr