Senior Civil Engineer Land Development

Senior Civil Engineer – Land Development

As a Senior Civil Engineer in the Edmonton Land Development team at WSP, you will lead transformational residential, industrial, and mixed‑use projects in Edmonton and beyond, ensuring they are resilient, sustainable, and built for long‑term success.

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of land development projects from concept design through construction and municipal acceptance.
• 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.
• Champion sustainable design by integrating Low Impact Development, 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.
• Support business development, proposal writing, fee development, and client presentations to expand WSP's presence in land development across Alberta.
• Develop relationships with project stakeholders in the land development industry and monitor industry trends and changes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a Civil Engineering Technology diploma.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in land development design, preferably within Alberta municipalities.
• Registered (or eligible for registration) with APEGA or ASET as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Professional Licensee (P.L. Eng), or Professional Technologist (P.Tech. Eng) in Alberta.
• Strong technical capabilities with Civil 3D and other design modeling tools (e.g., PCSWMM, HEC‑RAS, WaterCAD, EPANET).
• Deep understanding of the land development process, municipal standards, permitting processes, servicing strategies, and grading design best practices.
• 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 as a team.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for project‑related travel.

Geographic pay ranges are provided below. Final salary will be determined based on education, qualifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 - $138,000
• MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $94,100 - $124,900

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

Compliance with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times is required at client locations and on all projects.