Project Engineer or Civil Technologist

WSP in Canada; Canmore; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains is seeking a Project Engineer or Civil Technologist for their Land Development and Municipal Engineering team in Canmore. You'll oversee various municipal infrastructure projects while working closely with clients and technical experts. Candidates should have a degree in civil engineering or a related field, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Competitive pay and flexible work options are offered.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive employee benefits

Attractive pay

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure design preferred.
• Registration with APEGA or ASET is an asset.
• Experience in public and private sector projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from design to completion.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Conduct design and field reviews for construction projects.

Skills

Municipal infrastructure design

Land development

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Civil3D

AutoCAD

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering

Civil Technologist Diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

PDF/Bluebeam markups

Job description

Job Description

A unique opportunity to live and work in the Canadian Rocky Mountains; WSP’s Canmore office is seeking a Project Engineer or Civil Technologist to join our Land Development and Municipal Engineering team.

Based in downtown Canmore – complete with mountain views and just 20 minutes from the iconic Banff National Park, our team is responsible for a diverse range of work in the region, including but not limited to award‑winning and innovative municipal, civil land development and transportation projects.

Reporting to the Manager in Canmore, this position’s responsibilities include working on a wide variety of projects in terms of type and scale, including municipal water, wastewater, drainage, roadway infrastructure and site servicing projects for public and private clients – including planning, design and construction administration services. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with designers, engineers and project managers as well as work directly with clients, contractors 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 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 programmes, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here:

• You will work on projects from inception to completion, overseeing the process from design and construction to final use within the community.
• Lead and support engineering activities for various multi‑disciplinary projects from concept to construction as part of a diverse team of Project Managers and Technical Experts to deliver exciting projects in the local area.
• Engage and coordinate with clients, contractors, project team members, stakeholders and the public on diverse projects.
• Perform preliminary and detailed design of infrastructure, including stormwater management, sanitary sewers, water networks, roadways, active transportation networks and grading.
• Conduct preliminary and detailed contract administration and field reviews for projects under construction.
• Participate in all project development stages, from concept to client handover; prepare and coordinate technical reports, drawings, specifications and contract documents; provide support throughout the tender process; and assist with managing construction projects.
• Prepare analyses, reports, designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, presentations, and reports as required.
• Have the opportunity to grow professionally and develop and enhance existing skills while delivering engineering projects in line with client requirements and industry best practices.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Project Managers and Technical staff located in various WSP offices.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• An undergraduate degree in civil engineering from an accredited university or a Civil Technologist Diploma
• 5+ years of progressive experience in the design of municipal infrastructure and land development projects – preferred although all levels are encouraged to apply
• Registration in good standing with APEGA or ASET, or eligibility to be registered
• Knowledge of local land development markets with established local client relationships is an asset
• Familiarity with local construction specifications, materials, methods and processes is considered an asset
• Experience in working on land development private sector and/or public municipal infrastructure projects would be considered an asset
• Highly motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic team player
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a flexible attitude are a must; and
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, PDF/Bluebeam markups and other Windows applications. Civil3D and AutoCAD skills would be considered a strong asset.
• A valid driver’s licence

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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