Civil Engineer - Municipal & Land Development, Smithers

WSP; Smithers; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 119,000; Full time

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Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer (Municipal & Land Development) to join our Infrastructure team in Smithers, BC. You will design water, wastewater, stormwater, and municipal road projects to strengthen northern communities.

Lead preliminary and detailed design, manage schedules and budgets, and conduct construction services with a multidisciplinary team across WSP. A BC‑registered P.Eng. (or eligible) is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

5+ years of progressive experience in

P.Eng. in BC or eligible

Civil design software (Civil 3D)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer (Municipal & Land Development) to join our Infrastructure team in Smithers, BC. You will design water, wastewater, stormwater, and municipal road projects to strengthen northern communities.

Lead preliminary and detailed design, manage schedules and budgets, and conduct construction services with a multidisciplinary team across WSP. A BC‑registered P.Eng. (or eligible) is required.