Civil Engineer: Land Development & Municipal Design

WSP in Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer Canada 2026

Global career opportunities

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Civil Engineer with land development and municipal experience to join our Edmonton team. You will deliver urban development and infrastructure projects from concept to construction while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across Alberta.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree with P.Eng. registration or eligibility and have 4+ years of relevant experience, with strong CAD tools and knowledge of provincial processes.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA (or eligibility).
• 4+ years of experience in land development or municipal engineering design.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; familiarity with ProjectWise, BIM360, Procore, or SharePoint is considered an asset.
• Solid understanding of Alberta’s municipal processes, design standards, and approvals frameworks.
• Creative problem solver who approaches challenges with curiosity, collaboration, and adaptability.
• Ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for project-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver land development and municipal servicing projects from concept through construction and acceptance, including subdivisions, site plans, grading, stormwater management, sanitary/water systems, and roadway design.
• Prepare engineering reports, drawings, and technical documentation that align with municipal, provincial, and regulatory standards.
• Apply expertise in hydrology, stormwater management, grading and drainage, water distribution, sanitary collection, and utility coordination.
• Collaborate with engineers, technologists, environmental specialists, and subconsultants to provide integrated project solutions.
• Support construction services including field reviews, RFIs, progress certifications, and technical resolution during implementation.
• Contribute to project financial planning including budgeting, forecasting, and contract administration.
• Strengthen client relationships with developers, municipalities, contractors, and regulatory agencies through clear communication and reliable technical guidance.
• Integrate sustainable, resilient design practices—including LID and green infrastructure approaches—into engineering solutions.
• Maintain high standards of quality control, ensuring constructability, cost‑effectiveness, and regulatory compliance across all deliverables.

Skills

P.Eng. registration

4+ years land development

Alberta municipal processes

Creative problem solving

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ProjectWise

BIM360

Procore

SharePoint

Job description

WSP in Canada is seeking a Civil Engineer with land development and municipal experience to join our Edmonton team. You will deliver urban development and infrastructure projects from concept to construction while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across Alberta.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree with P.Eng. registration or eligibility and have 4+ years of relevant experience, with strong CAD tools and knowledge of provincial processes.