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Design Engineer, Municipal InfrastructureWSP Canada • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Design Engineer, Municipal Infrastructure

Design Engineer, Municipal Infrastructure

WSP Canada • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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 Design Engineer you will shape meaningful municipal infrastructure projects across Nova Scotia. Your work will help create safe, sustainable, and resilient communities-strengthening the places where people live, work, and thrive.

Your Impact

In this role, you will make a real-world impact by:
  • Designing municipal and land development infrastructure including site servicing, watermains, wastewater systems, stormwater management, and roadway networks.
  • Preparing analyses, calculations, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and reports that guide key project decisions.
  • Providing technical advisory services and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, CAD technicians, junior staff, and project managers.
  • Offering mentorship and contributing to the growth of emerging engineering talent within the team.
  • Supporting field staff with construction reviews, contract administration, and resolving on-site technical issues.
  • Liaising with municipal, utility, and regulatory agencies through all phases of project development and approvals.
  • Preparing RFPs, proposals, and bid documents to support project pursuits and client needs.

The Skills That Set You Apart

You bring:
  • 5+ years of experience in municipal engineering or land development for public or private-sector projects.
  • A degree or diploma in Civil or Environmental Engineering and eligibility for P.Eng. designation in Nova Scotia.
  • Strong working knowledge of regional design standards, environmental guidelines, and regulatory processes.
  • Proven design experience involving water, wastewater, stormwater, and/or roadway systems.
  • Familiarity with municipal planning and approval frameworks across Atlantic Canada.
  • Experience collaborating with First Nations or Atlantic-region municipalities (an asset).
  • A commitment to designing solutions that are sustainable, safe, and community-focused.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
  • 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 - We help tailor your role to match your ambition because your growth fuels ours.
  • Flexible work, real balance - We support you in prioritizing balance in your personal and professional life.

Compensation

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

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and inspired by the opportunity to help shape communities, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in creating a better tomorrow.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 .
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