Drainage Designer – Rail & Transit (Calgary)

WSP Global Inc.; 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

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The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us

Join WSP’s Rail & Transit team as a Drainage Designer based in Calgary, where you’ll contribute to the planning and design of stormwater systems that support critical rail, transit, and transportation infrastructure across Western Canada and beyond.

This role is ideal for an engineer looking to deepen their technical expertise while gaining exposure to complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and designers while building the foundation to grow into a future technical or project leadership role.

Your Impact

You’ll make a difference by:

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

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 3–6 years of relevant experience in designing stormwater management and drainage systems.
• A degree in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline) and eligibility for P.Eng. registration, or recent P.Eng. designation.
• Experience in both 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 required.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, consulting environment.

The following would be additional assets:

• Experience working in more than one Canadian province.
• Familiarity with additional hydraulic software such as XPSWMM, InfoDrainage, InfoWorks ICM, or HEC‑RAS.
• Experience supporting rail, transit, or highway drainage projects.
• Local knowledge of the Calgary / Alberta regulatory environment.

Why Choose WSP?

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

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
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• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we 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.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 – $118,900
MB & ON: $81,900 – $112,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,100 – $107,700

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you’re looking to grow your drainage design expertise while contributing to impactful transportation infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what’s possible with WSP.