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Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development


Company : WSP


Location : Edmonton,


Created : 2026-04-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

What if you could redefine whats possible? With us, you can. 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 sciencebased 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, youll help shape the next generation of communities across Edmonton and beyond. Youll lead transformational residential, industrial, and mixeduse projects, ensuring they are resilient, sustainable, and built for longterm success. At WSP, we boast a seasoned, multidisciplinary team ready to support your land development career growth trajectory. We provide an allencompassing approach and comprehensive suite of services to ensure seamless project delivery. From orchestrating urban residential and industrial subdivisions to fueling multifamily 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 indepth 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 endtoend 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 climateresilient infrastructure principles. Build trusted relationships with municipalities, developers, and regulatory bodies, ensuring client needs and community outcomes are aligned. Provide constructionphase 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 Bachelors 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, HECRAS, 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 problemsolving skills and the ability to apply creative engineering solutions to realworld challenges. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively as a team. Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle for projectrelated 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 lets create lasting change together! #J-18808-Ljbffr