Civil Engineer, Water

WSP in Canada; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking Civil Engineers with a focus on water resources to help shape infrastructure in Canada. Candidates will lead projects in planning, design, and construction for various water management initiatives. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering is required, along with over 5 years of relevant experience and eligibility for professional registration. Join a collaborative team with opportunities for growth and specific project impact.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Growth and mentorship opportunities

Engagement in impactful projects

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience in civil engineering design.
• Eligible for immediate registration with APEGA or APEGS as a Professional Engineer.
• Familiarity with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and construction of water resources projects.
• Deliver solutions for flood mitigation and hydraulic structures.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams and client stakeholders.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Water resources focus

Construction administration

Site inspections

Tender preparation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Shape the World Around You

As a member of our Water Resources Engineering team, you’ll help shape the projects that define tomorrow’s communities, infrastructure, and environmental solutions. Your expertise will make a difference across the Prairies and Northern Canada.

We’re hiring three Civil Engineers (Intermediate to Senior) with a Water Resources or Hydrotechnical focus to join our growing team in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon or Yellowknife. You’ll be part of a collaborative group delivering high-impact engineering and environmental water services across Canada and globally.

Your Impact

• Lead and contribute to the planning, design, and construction of water resources, hydrotechnical, geotechnical, and mining projects.
• Deliver innovative solutions for flood mitigation, hydraulic structures, natural channel design, and regulatory permitting.
• Prepare tender packages including design drawings, technical specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Manage and support multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring seamless collaboration across engineering, science, and client stakeholders.
• Provide contract management and engineering support during construction phases of major infrastructure projects.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, with experience in construction administration and site inspections.
• More than 5 years of experience in civil engineering design, with a focus on water resources or hydrotechnical projects.
• Eligible for immediate registration with APEGA or APEGS as a Professional Engineer.
• Proven experience in tender preparation, construction administration, and site inspections.
• Familiarity with water management infrastructure, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, and mine water management is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and mentor junior staff.
• Committed to safety leadership and technical excellence in every aspect of project delivery.

Why choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities and advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors, and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – born and raised in Québec, now operating in over 40 countries, including Antarctica.
• A global community of 72,000 brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's 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.

At WSP:

• 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

Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.