Land Development Design Engineer

Watt Consulting Group; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Edmonton is seeking a Land Development Design Engineer to support the delivery of projects in land development and municipal infrastructure. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, and knowledge of Civil 3D software. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a supportive culture emphasizing workplace balance and flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Employer paid benefit plan

Generous sick days and vacation

Group Deferred Profit Sharing

Health Savings/Tax Savings Account

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in land development and municipal infrastructure.
• Must be a registered member of APEGA.
• Experience in Stormwater Management design is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leads and technical staff to deliver projects on-time and on-budget.
• Design various land development and municipal projects including subdivisions.
• Act as Project Manager when required.
• Liaise with clients and municipalities to drive projects forward.
• Review technical drawings to ensure quality.
• Supervise junior engineers and technologists.

Skills

Civil 3D software knowledge

Strong presentation skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: As a Land Development Design Engineer, your primary role is to support the Civil Engineering practices to successfully deliver projects to clients in the land development and municipal industries, with a focus on projects in Edmonton & Calgary. Our hybrid work environment allows us to have some workdays at the office and some at home on a weekly basis.

Why work for us

• Positive workplace culture - We offer a competitive suite of benefits and programs, including an employer paid benefit plan, generous sick days and vacation time, Group Deferred Profit Sharing, Health Savings/ Tax Savings Account, performance bonuses, and competitive salaries. WATT is a privately-owned firm that is proud to include employee ownership.
• Workplace balance & flexibility - Whether you are an emerging professional that still wants time to see the world, a new parent craving a schedule that works better for your family, or an experienced senior professional looking to downshift, our workplace offers many flexible arrangements that can better blend work and your personal life.
• Collaborative leadership - Our organization believes strongly in diverse and collaborative leadership. Wherever possible we provide opportunities for all staff to be involved in shaping and improving the work we do, contributing to the development of our organization, and setting a course for the future.
• We walk (and bike) the talk - We are focused on creating safer, more sustainable, and livable communities and we take action in our own offices and regions. Our offices are centrally located and equipped to support travel to them on foot, by bike and e-scooter, and by transit.
• Agility, innovation, and responsiveness - As a smaller consulting company, we are proud of our ability to respond quickly to new ideas and opportunities, as well as challenges as they arise. We are a company of fun, warm, innovative and solution-focused individuals and we welcome other like-minded folks to contribute to a more positive future together with us.

What you bring to WATT

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited University.
• 5+ years’ experience in engineering discipline, specifically in land development and municipal infrastructure.
• Must be a registered member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
• Civil 3D software knowledge and hands-on experience.
• Experience in Stormwater Management design is an asset.
• Strong presentation, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent technical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work with Civil Regional Leads, Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Drafting Technicians to successfully deliver quality projects on-time and on-budget for a variety of land development and municipal projects.
• Designing of various land development and municipal projects including subdivisions and private sites.
• Act as Project Manager as required.
• Liaise with clients, municipalities, architects, and other stakeholders in order to drive forward projects.
• Reviewing technical drawings, details, and specifications to ensure quality and oversight.
• Supervising junior engineers and technologists.
• Assisting with preparing proposals.
• Developing relationships for partnering with other firms.

WATT Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer.