Civil Engineer, Municipal Engineering & Land Development

Water Canada; Terrace; On-site; CAD 89,800 - 118,900; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer (Municipal & Land Development) to join their Infrastructure team in Terrace, BC. This role involves designing and delivering engineering solutions for water, wastewater, and municipal road projects. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of relevant experience and must be a Registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia. The position offers a competitive salary range of $89,800 - $118,900 depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure, land development, or water/wastewater systems design.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia—or eligible for registration.
• Proven experience preparing construction contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver civil engineering solutions for municipal projects.
• Manage projects from concept through construction including schedules and budgets.
• Prepare technical reports and design documentation.

Skills

Municipal infrastructure design

Client relationship management

Civil design tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

The Opportunity — Build the Future With Us

WSP is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer (Municipal & Land Development) to join our growing Infrastructure team in Terrace, BC.

From designing safer water systems to shaping resilient northern communities, your work will support essential municipal infrastructure across northwest British Columbia.

Your Impact

• Design and deliver civil engineering solutions for water, wastewater, stormwater, and municipal road projects.
• Lead preliminary and detailed design of linear infrastructure, including watermains, sanitary and storm sewers, pump stations, chambers, and related civil works.
• Manage projects from concept through construction, including schedules, budgets, deliverables, and risk mitigation.
• Conduct construction services such as field reviews, progress reporting, and contract administration.
• Prepare proposals, technical reports, and design documentation that clearly communicate engineering intent.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists across WSP to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Build lasting relationships with public‑sector clients and local partners throughout northwest BC.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in municipal infrastructure, land development, or water/wastewater systems design.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia—or eligible for registration.
• Proven experience preparing construction contract documents and supporting contract administration.
• Demonstrated success managing client relationships and contributing to proposals or technical reports.
• Proficiency with civil design tools such as Civil 3D or similar software.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 – $118,900
• MB & ON: $81,900 – $112,800
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $81,100 – $107,700

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.