Civil Engineer, Water & Wastewater

WSP Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Civil Engineer to design and deliver municipal water and wastewater projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, along with 5-8 years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive pay, a flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional development. Join us to contribute to critical infrastructure projects and advance your career.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Virtual healthcare services

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' hands-on experience designing municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience with hydraulic evaluations for varied projects.
• Proficient in design standards, codes, and approval processes in Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical design support for infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering drawings and specifications.

Skills

Hydraulic analysis

Technical communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

The Opportunity:

Join our innovative Water & Wastewater Design team as an Intermediate Civil Engineer and play a key role in delivering vital municipal infrastructure. You'll help design water and wastewater systems, collaborate with experienced professionals, and take on meaningful project responsibilities—all while advancing your career in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here:

• Design and deliver water and wastewater infrastructure projects, contributing to all technical phases from concept to construction.
• Provide technical design support for infrastructure design including sanitary sewers, water mains, site layout, utility layout, grading, cut and fill (site optimization) and drainage.
• Prepare precise engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates to ensure project quality and compliance.
• Support field investigations and construction inspections, providing timely technical solutions and responding to site queries.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in client meetings to achieve seamless, high-quality project outcomes.
• Assist project managers in tracking progress, schedules, and deliverables, proactively identifying and resolving challenges.
• Contribute to proposal development and internal quality reviews, helping secure new business and maintain technical excellence.
• Grow your expertise through active learning, mentorship, and engagement in a collaborative, innovative team environment.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from a recognized institution, with E.I.T. or P.Eng. registration in Manitoba (or eligibility).
• 5-8 years' hands-on experience designing municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience with hydraulic analysis would be an asset.
• Proficient in Manitoba/Canadian design standards, codes, and approval processes.
• Experience should encompass hydraulic evaluations, conceptual/feasibility studies, preparation of design reports, development of construction drawings and specifications, bidding assistance, and support of office and field-related construction services
• Skilled in preparing detailed tender packages and utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Excellent communicator, adept at both written and verbal interactions in team settings.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a collaborative environment.

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.

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