Senior Civil Designer, Land Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer in Canada 2026

Global career opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Work-life balance

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Civil Designer, Land Development, to join our Edmonton team and help shape communities across Alberta. You will develop and refine engineering drawings, create 3D civil models in Civil 3D, and ensure designs meet municipal standards and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support construction through site reviews, and contribute to environmentally responsible project planning.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 8–10 years of land development design experience in Alberta.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; familiar with ProjectWise, ACC, Procore or SharePoint.
• Strong Excel design calculation skills.
• Field/construction experience is a plus.
• Creative problem solver with attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliably insured vehicle.
• Able to collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine engineering and construction drawings for land development projects.
• Create plans, profiles, and 3D civil models using Civil 3D.
• Interpret municipal and regulatory standards in design solutions.
• Prepare technical documents, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Produce, modify and quality-check design drawings for 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.

Skills

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

ProjectWise

ACC

Procore

SharePoint

Excel

Field experience

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD tools

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you’re ready to shape communities, influence meaningful projects, and grow your career alongside people who care, we’d love to hear from you. Your next adventure starts here.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. 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. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

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.

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 .