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Senior Civil Engineer - Land DevelopmentWSP Canada • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development

Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development

WSP Canada • Edmonton, Alberta, 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 Senior Civil Engineer in our Edmonton Land Developmentteam, you'll help shape the next generation of communities across Edmonton and beyond. You'll lead transformational residential, industrial, and mixed-use 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 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 fueling multi-family development success, we are committed to uncovering optimal solutions and delivering trusted partnership 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

As a Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development, you will:
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of land development projects, from concept design through construction and municipal acceptance. These include residential, commercial, industrial subdivisions, onsite private developments, mixed use, residential and commercial developments, collector and arterial roadways, and municipal reserve and park developments.
  • 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 (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.
  • Support business development, proposal writing, fee development, and client presentations to expand WSP's presence in land development across Alberta.
  • Participate in our growth in the market by developing relationships with the various project stakeholders in the land development industry. Collaboration and monitoring the industry regarding trends and changes, and providing participating in industry improvement implementation.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • 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 (Engineering) (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.

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 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: $104,100 - $138,000
  • MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800
  • NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $94,100 - $124,900

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 may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Take the next step in your career and join us in redefining what's possible. Apply today and let's create lasting change together!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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