Drainage Designer – Rail & Transit (Calgary)

WSP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Calgary is seeking a Drainage Designer to help plan and design stormwater systems for rail, transit, and transportation projects across Western Canada. You’ll work with experienced engineers to develop drainage solutions and support multidisciplinary project delivery.

You’ll use Civil 3D or MicroStation, perform hydraulic modelling with PCSWMM, prepare drawings and memos, and ensure designs meet municipal and provincial requirements.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in stormwater design.
• Degree in Civil Engineering and eligibility for P.Eng registration.
• Experience in conceptual and detailed design of stormwater infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience using Civil 3D and/or MicroStation for drainage design.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic modelling tools, with PCSWMM experience.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Support conceptual and detailed design of stormwater and drainage infrastructure for rail, transit, highway, and municipal projects.
• Develop drainage layouts, profiles, details, and quantities using Civil 3D or MicroStation.
• Perform hydraulic and hydrologic modelling using tools such as PCSWMM, and contribute to model interpretation and reporting.
• Prepare design drawings, technical memoranda, and reports in coordination with senior engineers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate drainage solutions.
• Incorporate municipal, provincial, and regulatory requirements into project designs.
• Support project teams through design reviews, coordination meetings, and client interactions.
• Continuously developing your technical skills with mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.

Skills

Stormwater design

Hydraulic modelling

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering degree

P.Eng. registration eligible

P.Eng. designation (recent)

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

PCSWMM

Job description

WSP in Calgary is seeking a Drainage Designer to help plan and design stormwater systems for rail, transit, and transportation projects across Western Canada. You’ll work with experienced engineers to develop drainage solutions and support multidisciplinary project delivery.

You’ll use Civil 3D or MicroStation, perform hydraulic modelling with PCSWMM, prepare drawings and memos, and ensure designs meet municipal and provincial requirements.