Senior Civil Engineer

WSP Canada; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer in Canada 2026

Global community of minds

Flexible work

Work-life balance

Job summary

WSP Canada in Lethbridge seeks an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead land development and municipal infrastructure projects. You will guide design, coordinate across disciplines, and deliver complex solutions from concept to inspection.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and a P.Eng in Alberta. You will mentor junior staff and drive sustainable, climate-resilient design across projects in Southern Alberta.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in land development and municipal infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and registration as a P.Eng in Alberta.
• Deep understanding of the land development process, municipal standards, permitting processes, servicing strategies, and grading design best practices.
• Proven experience delivering technically complex projects involving hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, drainage design, and development engineering.
• Strong technical capabilities with Civil 3D and other design modeling tools.
• Strong expertise in technical writing, including design reports, cost estimates, and regulatory documentation.
• Solid understanding of municipal bylaws, development approvals, and regulatory frameworks in Alberta.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support the development of junior team members.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to apply creative engineering solutions to real-world challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team and clients.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of land development and municipal engineering projects from concept through construction and inspection.
• Guide technical design for stormwater management, grading, drainage, servicing, roadway and utility coordination.
• Oversee and review drawings, reports, models, and submissions for compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated project execution.
• Prepare and contribute to detailed engineering deliverables including reports and cost estimates.
• Champion sustainable design by integrating LID and climate-resilient infrastructure principles.
• Build relationships with municipalities, developers, and regulatory bodies.
• Provide construction-phase leadership including field reviews and RFI responses.
• Mentor intermediate engineers, technologists and EITs.
• Engage with clients and regulators to support project approvals and maintain relationships.
• Support business development, proposals, fee development, and client presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. in Alberta

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

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 Engineer in our Lethbridge Land Development & Municipal Engineeringteam, you'll help shape the next generation of communities across Southern Alberta and beyond. You'll lead transformational residential, industrial, and mixed-use projects and municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring they are resilient, sustainable, and built for long-term success.

At WSP, we boast a seasoned, multidisciplinary team ready to support your land development and municipal infrastructure career growth trajectory. We provide an all-encompassing approach and comprehensive suite of services to ensure seamless project delivery. From orchestrating urban residential and industrial subdivisions to delivering municipal infrastructure projects-including roads, water, wastewater, and stormwater systems-we are committed to uncovering optimal solutions and building trusted partnerships at every stage.

Armed with a wealth of project experience and an in-depth understanding of municipal approvals, our team brings clarity, confidence, and momentum to complex development processes.

Your Impact

• Lead end-to-end delivery of land development and municipal engineering projects, from concept design through construction and municipal inspection.
• Guide technical design for stormwater management, grading, drainage, water and sanitary servicing, roadway and access design, and utility coordination.
• Oversee and review engineering drawings, reports, models, and submissions to ensure alignment with municipal and provincial standards.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated, efficient project execution.
• Prepare and contribute to detailed engineering deliverables including technical reports, cost estimates, and design documentation.
• Champion sustainable design by integrating Low Impact Development (LID), green stormwater systems, and climate-resilient infrastructure principles.
• Build trusted relationships with municipalities, developers, and regulatory bodies, ensuring client needs and community outcomes are aligned.
• Provide construction-phase leadership including field reviews, shop drawing approvals, RFI responses, technical issue resolution, and certification documentation.
• Mentor intermediate engineers, technologists, and EITs, contributing to technical growth and project delivery excellence within the team.
• Engage with clients, municipalities, and regulatory bodies to support project approvals and maintain strong working relationships.
• Support business development, proposal writing, fee development, and client presentations to expand WSP's presence in land development across Alberta.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in land development and municipal infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and registration as a P.Eng. in Alberta.
• Deep understanding of the land development process, municipal standards, permitting processes, servicing strategies, and grading design best practices.
• Proven experience delivering technically complex projects involving hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, drainage design, and development engineering.
• Strong technical capabilities with Civil 3D and other design modeling tools.
• Strong expertise in technical writing, including design reports, cost estimates, and regulatory documentation.
• Solid understanding of municipal bylaws, development approvals, and regulatory frameworks in Alberta.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support the development of junior team members.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to apply creative engineering solutions to real-world challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team and clients.
• Valid driver's license.

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: $122,900 - $162,800

MB & ON: $112,100 - 154,400

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 - 147,400

Disclosure

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Your next chapter begins here. Join us and shape the future of communities across Southern Alberta and beyond - with us, you can.

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.

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 .