Land Development Project Engineer/Manager

Water Canada; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 123,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Calgary is seeking a Land Development Project Engineer / Manager to lead municipal water, wastewater, drainage, roadway and site-servicing projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with municipal and regulatory agencies to drive design from concept to construction.

The ideal candidate has 10 to 15+ years of land development delivery, a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering with active P.Eng designation in Alberta, and a track record of client relationship growth.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15+ years delivering Land Development projects for public and private sector clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and active P.Eng designation in Alberta.
• Proven capability leading complex land development projects and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong understanding of Alberta municipal processes, permitting pathways, and infrastructure standards; exposure to mountain-region projects is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience designing water, sanitary, stormwater, and roadway systems.
• PMP certification is considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s licence and readiness to support site-based work as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of municipal water, wastewater, drainage, roadway, and site-servicing projects for both public and private sector clients.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams through conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases, ensuring excellence and innovation in every deliverable.
• Grow and strengthen client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor from project initiation through completion.
• Collaborate with municipal, utility, and regulatory agencies to navigate planning and approval processes and keep projects moving forward.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, scope, and project quality to ensure successful, predictable outcomes.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical oversight during construction-related activities.
• Mentor and elevate emerging professionals across the Calgary municipal design practice.
• Contribute to proposal development, including scope definition, fee development, and RFP response strategy.

Skills

Land development

Project management

Team leadership

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

P.Eng designation in Alberta

PMP certification

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us

Build the Future With Us — As a Land Development Project Engineer / Manager based in Calgary, you will step into a pivotal role where your municipal engineering expertise shapes the future of one of the fastest growing cities in Canada and the surrounding communities throughout Southern Alberta and the Canadian Rockies. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams delivering meaningful water, wastewater, drainage, roadway, and land development projects—advancing infrastructure that supports thriving, resilient communities.

If you want to make an impact and enjoy the challenge of driving the top line and delivering on the bottom line, then this role is for you.

Your Impact

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of municipal water, wastewater, drainage, roadway, and site‑servicing projects for both public and private sector clients.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams through conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases, ensuring excellence and innovation in every deliverable.
• Grow and strengthen client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor from project initiation through completion.
• Collaborate with municipal, utility, and regulatory agencies to navigate planning and approval processes and keep projects moving forward.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, scope, and project quality to ensure successful, predictable outcomes.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical oversight during construction‑related activities.
• Mentor and elevate emerging professionals across the Calgary municipal design practice.
• Contribute to proposal development, including scope definition, fee development, and RFP response strategy.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 10 to 15+ years of experience delivering Land Development projects for public and private sector clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and active P.Eng. designation in Alberta.
• Proven capability leading complex land development projects and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong understanding of Alberta municipal processes, permitting pathways, and infrastructure standards; exposure to mountain‑region projects is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience designing water, sanitary, stormwater, and roadway systems.
• PMP certification is considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s licence and readiness to support site‑based work as required.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

Proudly Canadian – We are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.

A global community of brilliant minds — your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.

Limitless opportunities — 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.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,000 – $147,400

Disclosure

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.

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