Senior Civil Engineer

WSP•Lethbridge, AB

2d•CA$122,900 - CA$162,800

About The Position

As a Senior Civil Engineer in our Lethbridge Land Development & Municipal Engineering team, you’ll help shape the next generation of communities across Southern Alberta and beyond. You’ll lead transformational residential, industrial, and mixed-use projects and municipal infrastructure 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 and municipal infrastructure 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 delivering municipal infrastructure projects—including roads, water, wastewater, and stormwater systems—we are committed to uncovering optimal solutions and building trusted partnerships 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.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive engineering experience in land development and municipal infrastructure.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and registration as a P.Eng. in Alberta.
Deep understanding of the land development process, municipal standards, permitting processes, servicing strategies, and grading design best practices
Proven experience delivering technically complex projects involving hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, drainage design, and development engineering.
Strong technical capabilities with Civil 3D and other design modeling tools
Strong expertise in technical writing, including design reports, cost estimates, and regulatory documentation.
Solid understanding of municipal bylaws, development approvals, and regulatory frameworks in Alberta.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and support the development of junior team members.
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 with team and clients.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of land development and municipal engineering projects, from concept design through construction and municipal inspection.
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.
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated, efficient project execution.
Prepare and contribute to detailed engineering deliverables including technical reports, cost estimates, and design documentation.
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.
Engage with clients, municipalities, and regulatory bodies to support project approvals and maintain strong working relationships.
Support business development, proposal writing, fee development, and client presentations to expand WSP's presence in land development across Alberta.