Designer, Land Development

WSP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ottawa is seeking a Designer for Land Development. The role involves engaging with clients, managing projects from concept to completion, and preparing technical documents. The ideal candidate should have a degree in civil engineering, strong communication skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD. This position offers a collaborative work culture and various benefits while contributing to impactful projects in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive benefits

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of progressive experience in land development infrastructure design is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in the design of sanitary and storm sewer systems.
• Familiarity with City of Ottawa Sewer and Water Design Guidelines is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out design of land development infrastructure including stormwater management, sanitary sewers, and road grading.
• Engage and coordinate with clients and contractors.
• Prepare analyses, reports, and contract documents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work under supervision

Analytical skills and attention to detail

Self-motivated team player

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering

Eligible for EIT designation with Professional Engineers Ontario

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil3D

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

The Opportunity:

WSPhas an opportunity for a Designer, Land Development,to join our Land Developmentand Municipal Engineeringgrouplocated at ourOttawaoffice. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking project consultancy services primarily in the discipline area of land development projects with a focus on private sector clients involving residential, commercial and industrial subdivision and site servicing projects. As part of the engineering design and project management team you will engage with colleagues and deal directly with clients, consultants, and approval agencies.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy supports your work-life balance so you can be fully present at work and at home.
• A Canadian success story—we’re proud to wear the red and white and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you—from the environment to highways, buildings, and terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities—we’re growing, open to your ideas, and always trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people doing important work.
• Attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive benefits, virtual healthcare, wellness platform, savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• You are a self-motivatedteam player with excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• High level of initiative, motivation, drive, energy and enthusiasm to get the job done;
• Ability to work effectively and competently with people at all levels in the organization;
• Engage and coordinate with clients, contractors, project team members, stakeholders and the public on various projects;
• Carry out preliminary and detailed design of land development infrastructure, including stormwater management, sanitary sewers, water networks, road, grading, etc.
• Manage interactions with other team members;
• Be involved in all stages of a project development, from concept to handover to the client, preparing and coordinating technical reports, drawings, specifications, and contract documents; providing support throughout the tender process; assisting with managing construction project;
• Prepare analyses, reports, designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, presentations, and reports as required;
• Develop and strengthen existing skills and deliver engineering projects in accordance with client requirements and in line with company and industry best practice;
• Ensure that solutions offered and delivered reflect the needs of private sector, municipal, provincial, and federal clients as the case may be;
• Work effectively with, and coordinate the efforts of, engineering and technical team members;
• Preliminary and detailed contract administration, and field reviews for projects under construction;
• Ability to work under supervision; effective time management and strong organizational skills; Ability to work with Project Managers and Technical staff located in offices across WSP;
• Computer literate; proficient in Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil3D is anasset;
• Ability to work to deadlines and see tasks through to completion;
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail; and
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• An undergraduate degree in civil engineering from an accredited university;
• Eligible for EIT designation with Professional Engineers Ontario
• 0 to 3 years of progressive experience in the design of land development infrastructure projects,is preferred
• Knowledgeable in the design of sanitary and storm sewer systems, water distribution system and design of roads and parking lots an asset;
• Familiarity with City of Ottawa Sewer and Water Design Guidelines and site plan control application approval process and requirements an asset;
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal, including teamwork and interpersonal abilities;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications,AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil3D
• Valid Ontario driver's license an asset