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 a dynamic team in Red Deer. This role involves managing municipal water, wastewater, and land development projects, ensuring effective communication with clients and regulatory agencies. You'll engage in all project stages, from feasibility planning to construction support, contributing to the development of essential infrastructure. With a commitment to a culture of inclusion and a flexible work policy, this opportunity promises a collaborative environment and the chance to make a tangible impact on communities. Join a forward-thinking firm that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years in managing municipal and land development projects.
• Professional Engineer or eligibility for registration in APEGA.

Responsibilities

• Design municipal streets, water systems, and sewage collection.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders on various projects.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

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.

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;
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• An undergraduate degree in civil engineering from an accredited university
• 7 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;
• Ability to mentor junior staff.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.

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