Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development

WSP
Edmonton
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentoring","Communication","Team collaboration","Problem-solving"]

Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development leads end-to-end land development projects in Edmonton, guiding technical design for stormwater, grading, and servicing, reviewing drawings for municipal compliance, and mentoring junior staff. The role emphasizes sustainable, climate-resilient infrastructure, coordinating with municipalities, developers and regulators, and supporting business development to expand WSP’s land development presence in Alberta.

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Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development

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Job Summary

Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development leads end-to-end land development projects in Edmonton, guiding technical design for stormwater, grading, and servicing, reviewing drawings for municipal compliance, and mentoring junior staff. The role emphasizes sustainable, climate-resilient infrastructure, coordinating with municipalities, developers and regulators, and supporting business development to expand WSP’s land development presence in Alberta.
Location: Edmonton
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead end-to-end delivery of land development projects, from concept design through construction and municipal acceptance, including residential, commercial, industrial subdivisions, and related 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.

Key Requirements

  • •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; registration or eligibility 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 and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
  • •Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for project-related travel.
Experience:10+ yearsCivil engineeringLand developmentInfrastructure
Education:Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
Skills:LeadershipMentoringCommunicationTeam collaborationProblem-solving
Certifications:P.Eng.P.L. (Eng.)P.Tech.(Eng.)
Tech Stack:Civil 3DPCSWMMHEC-RASWaterCADEPANETLow Impact DevelopmentLID

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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