Municipal Project Engineer

WSP in Canada; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Municipal Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in Red Deer. In this role, you will take charge of exciting municipal projects, including water and wastewater systems, land development, and roadway infrastructure. You'll engage directly with clients and regulatory agencies, ensuring successful project execution from concept to completion. This innovative firm values a culture of inclusion and offers flexible work options, outstanding career growth opportunities, and a collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter. Join a team that is committed to enhancing the world around us and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing municipal and land development projects.
• Strong communication and client management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design municipal streets, water systems, and drainage projects.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders throughout project stages.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Client Management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a motivated experienced Municipal Project Engineer to join our Red Deer Municipal Engineering team. Reporting to the Manager of Land Development and Municipal Engineering in Red Deer, this position will be responsible to work on projects for public and private clients, executing municipal water, wastewater, land development, drainage and roadway infrastructure projects. Stages of the project cycle will include feasibility planning, detailed design and construction support services. As a key member of the team, you will deal directly with clients and approval and regulatory agencies.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Preliminary and Detailed Design of earthworks, municipal streets, water distribution systems, sanitary sewage collection, stormwater conveyance and management;
• Engage and coordinate with clients, contractors, project team members, stakeholders and the public on various projects;
• Be involved in all stages of a project development, from concept to handover to the client, preparing and coordinating technical reports, drawings, specifications, and contract documents; providing support throughout the tender process; assisting with managing construction project;
• Computer literate; proficient in Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil3D is an asset;
• Ability to work to deadlines and see tasks through to completion;
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail; and
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• An undergraduate degree in civil engineering from an accredited university
• Professional Engineer designation with 10 plus years of managing and delivering municipal and land development projects
• Professional Engineer or eligibility for registration in APEGA
• Experience and formal training in Project Management is an asset
• Demonstrated success in customer services, client management and proposal/report writing
• Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and teamwork skills. Technical writing skills needed to support development of technical reports, tools, support documents, and training materials
• Ability to work independently; and
• Ability to mentor junior staff.