Municipal Design Engineer

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

Job summary

WSP Canada’s Calgary Land Development & Municipal Engineering (LDME) team is seeking a Municipal Design Engineer to design a wide range of projects—from residential subdivisions to municipal water and wastewater systems—and to help shape sustainable communities.

You will collaborate with experts to deliver designs, mentor junior engineers, liaise with agencies, and support proposals and bids to grow the business, while upholding Alberta standards.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in municipal infrastructure or land development projects.
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in civil engineering.
• Professional Alberta designation (P.Eng./P.L. Eng./P.Tech.).
• Strong knowledge of local and environmental standards and guidelines.
• Proven design experience in sewer, watermain, and road projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver land development and municipal infrastructure projects, including site servicing, stormwater management, water resources, water distribution, sewage collection, and roadway design.
• Prepare detailed analyses, designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Provide technical advisory services and mentor junior team members to foster growth and excellence.
• Support field staff during contract administration and conduct field reviews for projects under construction.
• Liaise with municipal, utility, and approval agencies to ensure compliance and project success.
• Assist in preparing RFPs, bids, and proposal documents to secure new opportunities.

Skills

Municipal infrastructure experience

Civil engineering knowledge

Leadership/mentorship

Education

Civil engineering degree or diploma

Alberta professional designation (P.Eng./P.L. Eng./P.Tech.)

Job description

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

Ready to Make an Impact? This is your opportunity to collaborate on some of the most impactful projects in the world. You'll work alongside visionary professionals to deliver projects that shape the future of our cities, industries, and environment.

Join our Calgary Land Development & Municipal Engineering (LDME) team as a Municipal Design Engineer. In this role, you'll contribute to designing a wide variety of projects that enhance communities and infrastructure. From residential subdivisions to municipal water and wastewater systems, your expertise will help shape sustainable solutions for public, private, and First Nation clients.

Join our team and work with and learn from the best.

Your Impact

• Design and deliver land development and municipal infrastructure projects, including site servicing, stormwater management, water resources, water distribution, sewage collection, and roadway design.
• Prepare detailed analyses, designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Provide technical advisory services and mentor junior team members to foster growth and excellence.
• Support field staff during contract administration and conduct field reviews for projects under construction.
• Liaise with municipal, utility, and approval agencies to ensure compliance and project success.
• Assist in preparing RFPs, bids, and proposal documents to secure new opportunities.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 5 -10 years of experience in municipal infrastructure or land development projects for public and private sectors.
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in civil engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional designation in Alberta: P.Eng., P.L. Eng., or P.Tech.
• Strong knowledge of local and environmental standards and guidelines.
• Proven design experience in sewer, watermain, and road projects, with familiarity in planning and approval processes.
• Experience working with Alberta municipalities and First Nations is an asset.

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.
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition-because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognise the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritise the balance in yours.

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $89,800 - $118,900

MB & ON: $81,900 - $112,800

Atlantic Provinces & 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.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.