Senior Civil Designer, Land Development

WSP in Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 89,800 - 118,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Safety commitment

Flexible work arrangements

Work-life balance

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Senior Civil Designer specializing in land development, based in Edmonton. This role focuses on delivering innovative solutions that support sustainable growth and community development.

With an expectation of 8-10 years of experience, you will help craft the future, interpreting municipal standards and creating detailed civil models.

Join a team that values collaboration and flexibility while contributing to impactful projects throughout Alberta.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in land development design within Alberta.
• Experience in field or construction environments is an asset.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with engineers and interdisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine engineering and construction drawings for land development projects.
• Create plans, profiles, and detailed 3D civil models using Civil 3D.
• Support construction activities through site reviews and coordination with contractors.

Skills

Hands-on experience in land development design

Proficient with AutoCAD

Proficient with Civil 3D

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Creative problem solving

Valid driver’s licence

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Excel

ProjectWise

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Procore

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

Opportunity

Build the future with us as a Senior Civil Designer, Land Development, based in Edmonton. Here, you’ll help shape communities across Alberta by delivering land development solutions that balance growth, sustainability, and municipal expectations. You’ll join a team that collaborates across disciplines, embraces innovation, and designs projects that leave a lasting, positive impact.

Your Impact

• Develop and refine engineering and construction drawings for a variety of land development projects.
• Create plans, profiles, and detailed 3D civil models using Civil 3D.
• Interpret and integrate municipal and regulatory standards into design solutions.
• Prepare supporting technical documents, reports, spreadsheets, and presentation‑ready tables.
• Produce, modify, and quality check design drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support construction activities through site reviews and coordination with contractors.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Contribute to environmentally responsible project planning through thoughtful design approaches.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or an equivalent field.
• 8-10 years of hands‑on experience in land development design within Alberta and familiarity with municipal processes.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D; familiarity with platforms like ProjectWise, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Procore, or SharePoint is an asset with a strong commitment to continuous learning.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, with proficiency in Excel for design calculations.
• Experience in field or construction environments is an asset.
• Creative problem solver with exceptional attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliably insured vehicle.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with engineers and interdisciplinary project teams.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 – $118,900
MB & ON: $81,900 – $112,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $81,100 – $107,700

Benefits

• 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 help you tailor your role to match your ambition.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Safety & HSE

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.