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WSP Global

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Engineering & Professional Services · Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Est. 1947
engineeringinfrastructureconsultingenvironmenttransportationbuildingsenergyCanadapublic↗ Website
CA$28B
Valuation
CA$14.3B
Revenue
73k+
Employees
1947
Founded

WSP Global is one of the world's leading professional services and engineering consulting firms, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. With approximately 73,000 employees across 55+ countries, WSP delivers advisory, engineering, and design services for transportation infrastructure, buildings, environment, water, energy, and urban development projects. The firm serves governments, utilities, and private sector clients on some of the largest and most complex infrastructure programs worldwide.

Recent Press
5 items
financial·2026-03-06
WSP Global Reports Record CA$12.8B Full-Year 2024 Revenue with 10.2% Organic Growth
WSP Global reported record annual revenues of CA$12.8 billion for fiscal 2024, representing 10% organic growth. Net earnings attributable to shareholders rose 18% year-over-year. CEO Alexandre L'Heureux cited strong demand across infrastructure, transportation, and energy transition verticals.
product_launch·2026-01-22
WSP Releases 2026 Future Ready Report Highlighting Global Megatrends
WSP published its annual Future Ready report, identifying the five most critical global megatrends that will shape infrastructure investment over the next decade: climate resilience, energy transition, digital infrastructure, urbanization, and resource scarcity. The report draws on insights from over 2,000 WSP experts worldwide.
partnership·2025-11-10
WSP Wins Engineering Contract for Ontario Transit Build
WSP has been awarded a major engineering and advisory contract by Infrastructure Ontario as part of the Ontario Transit Build program covering subway extensions in the Greater Toronto Area. WSP will provide civil, systems, and environmental engineering services across multiple transit expansion projects.
award·2025-09-20
WSP Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 13th Consecutive Year
WSP Global was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the 13th consecutive year, recognizing its leadership in sustainability performance across environmental, social, and governance dimensions. WSP scored in the top tier for environmental reporting and climate governance.
acquisition·2025-05-15
WSP Global Acquires RPS Group to Strengthen Environmental and Energy Capabilities
WSP Global completed its acquisition of RPS Group, a UK-based environmental and energy consultancy with 5,000 professionals. The deal expands WSP's footprint in Australia, the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands and adds deep expertise in oceans, energy, and advisory services.
Company History
10 milestones
WSP traces its origins to the UK-based structural and civil engineering firm founded in 1947, which would eventually grow through decades of mergers into today's global giant.

WSP Global Organization Structure & Team

Org Chart
73,000 employees · Click a leader to explore their team
72,000 across 10 departments
Chief Executive Officer
Alexandre L'Heureux
Alain Michaud — Departments
· 72000 people across 10 depts

WSP Global Financials, Revenue & Market Share

Annual Revenue
CA$14.3B
+12% vs prior year
YoY Growth
+12%
From CA$8.2B to CA$14.3B
Revenue / Employee
$175K
Annual revenue per full-time employee
Revenue Growth
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
CA$8.2B
CA$9.1B
CA$10.3B
CA$11.5B
CA$12.8B
CA$14.3B
Market Share
Global Infrastructure Consulting
7%
share
WSP Global
7%
AECOM
12%
Jacobs Engineering
9%
Stantec
6%
AtkinsRéalis
5%
CA$950B
TAM
CA$180B
SAM
CA$13B
SOM
Revenue Streams
Engineering & Design Fees65%
Project & Construction Management20%
Environmental & Advisory10%
Digital & Technology5%
Business Units
Transportation & Infrastructure35%
Road, rail, transit, bridges, and aviation engineering for public sector clients across 40+ countries.
Buildings & Places28%
Structural, mechanical, and architectural engineering for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings.
Environment & Energy22%
Environmental science, contaminated lands, renewable energy, and climate advisory services.
Advisory & Digital15%
Management consulting, digital transformation, and data-driven infrastructure advisory services.

WSP Global Internal Tools & Processes

Internal Tools
10 departments
Transportation Engineering18000 people · 3 roles
Standards & Certifications
10 standards
Compliance frameworks, security audits, and quality certifications this company maintains.
Quality Management
ISO 9001:2015
Active
WSP holds ISO 9001 certification across its global offices, ensuring consistent quality management systems for engineering design, project management, and consulting service delivery.
Environmental Management
ISO 14001:2015
Active
WSP's environmental management system is ISO 14001 certified, reflecting its commitment to minimizing environmental impact across operations and project delivery globally.
Health & Safety
ISO 45001:2018
Active
WSP maintains ISO 45001 certification for occupational health and safety management, supporting zero-harm objectives across field, lab, and office environments.
Information Security
ISO 27001:2022
Active
WSP's information security management system is ISO 27001 certified, safeguarding client data, project documents, and digital infrastructure against cyber threats.
Structural Engineering
ASCE Standards
Active
WSP applies American Society of Civil Engineers standards for structural load calculations, infrastructure design, and seismic analysis on North American engineering projects.
Canadian Engineering
CSA Standards
Active
WSP designs to Canadian Standards Association codes including CSA A23.3 (concrete), CSA S16 (steel structures), and CSA W59 (welded steel construction) for Canadian infrastructure and building projects.
Green Building
LEED v4.1
Active
WSP's buildings practice supports LEED v4.1 certification for commercial, institutional, and residential developments, including energy modeling, MEP optimization, and commissioning.
Energy Management
ISO 50001:2018
Active
WSP advises clients on ISO 50001-aligned energy management systems and implements the standard within its own operations as part of its net-zero commitments.
Transportation Engineering
AASHTO Standards
Active
WSP applies AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) standards for highway, bridge, and transportation facility design across US public sector projects.
Climate Risk
TCFD Framework
Active
WSP publishes climate-related financial disclosures aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures framework, covering physical and transition risk across its operations and client advisory practice.

WSP Global Interview Preparation

Interview Prep
Role-specific interview questions and keywords. Select a department, then click any role to prepare.
Transportation Engineering· 3 roles

WSP Global Products & Competitors

Product Suite
5 products · select one to explore
Engineering & Professional Services
Infrastructure Engineering
Transportation Engineering Services
Engineering the movement of people and goods

WSP provides end-to-end transportation engineering for roads, highways, bridges, rail, transit systems, and airports. Services span planning, environmental assessment, structural design, traffic engineering, and construction management for public agencies and private developers.

Use Cases
Highway and freeway designBridge structural engineeringTransit corridor planningAirport infrastructureTraffic modeling and simulation
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Key Customers
TRC
Transport Canada
DOT
U.S. DOT
MLX
Metrolinx
TFM
Transport for Greater Manchester
CAL
California DOT
Competitive Intelligence
VSStantec
THEM

A North American professional services firm offering environmental, engineering, and design services primarily across Canadian and US markets

EDGE

WSP's European and Middle East transportation engineering presence enables global program delivery for multinationals that Stantec's North American concentration can't replicate

VSAECOM
THEM

A global engineering and construction firm offering infrastructure design, environmental services, and program management for public and private sector clients

EDGE

WSP's stronger rail and transit engineering heritage from legacy Parsons Brinckerhoff acquisition gives it deeper rapid transit expertise than AECOM's highway-heavy transportation practice

VSJacobs Engineering
THEM

A global professional services firm offering technical, scientific, and project delivery for government and commercial clients across infrastructure and defense

EDGE

WSP's integrated planning + engineering + environmental services under one transportation contract reduces the subcontractor coordination Jacobs must manage separately

VSAtkinsRéalis
THEM

A Canadian-British professional services and project management company offering engineering, nuclear, and infrastructure services globally

EDGE

WSP's larger US market presence and existing DOT framework agreements give it procurement advantages in American transportation programs over AtkinsRéalis's US expansion efforts

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