Drainage Designer

Job Description

With WSP, you can redefine what’s possible. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers, uniting unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise to power local solutions. We are pathfinders, impact makers, and Visioneers.

Join WSP’s Rail & Transit team as a Drainage Designer based in Calgary. You will contribute to the planning and design of stormwater systems that support critical rail, transit, and transportation infrastructure across Western Canada and beyond. This role is ideal for an engineer seeking to deepen technical expertise and gain exposure to complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.

• Support the conceptual and detailed design of stormwater and drainage infrastructure for rail, transit, highway, and municipal projects.
• Develop drainage layouts, profiles, special details, and quantities using Civil 3D or Micro Station.
• Perform hydraulic and hydrologic modelling with PCSWMM and contribute to model interpretation and reporting.
• Prepare design drawings, technical memoranda, and reports in coordination with senior engineers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate drainage solutions.
• Incorporate municipal, provincial, and regulatory requirements into project designs.
• Support project teams through design reviews, coordination meetings, and client interactions.
• Continuously develop technical skills with mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.

• 3–6 years of relevant experience in designing stormwater management and drainage systems.
• A degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline) and eligibility for P.Eng. registration, or recent P.Eng. designation.
• Experience in both conceptual and detailed design of stormwater infrastructure.
• Hands‑on experience using Civil 3D and/or Micro Station for drainage design.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic modelling tools, with PCSWMM experience required.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, consulting environment.

• Experience working in more than one Canadian province.
• Familiarity with hydraulic software such as XPSWMM, Info Drainage, Info Works ICM, or HEC‑RAS.
• Experience supporting rail, transit, or highway drainage projects.
• Local knowledge of the Calgary/Alberta regulatory environment.

• Proudly Canadian – Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – mentorship and worldwide opportunities.
• Limitless growth opportunities tailored to ambition.
• Flexible work for real balance, encouraging work‑life prioritization.

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

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Health and Safety is a core value of WSP. All employees are expected to comply with WSP HSE policy and client HSE policies at all times. Some positions may involve fieldwork in varying environmental conditions. WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for all phases of the selection process.

WSP is committed to employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details are available here.

If you’re looking to grow your drainage design expertise while contributing to impactful transportation infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what’s possible with WSP.