Land Development Project Engineer

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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

Build the Future With Us — As a Land Development Project Engineer/ Manager based in Calgary, you will step into a pivotal role where your municipal engineering expertise shapes the future of one of the fastest growing cities in Canada and the surrounding communities throughout Southern Alberta and the Canadian Rockies. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams delivering meaningful water, wastewater, drainage, roadway, and land development projects—advancing infrastructure that supports thriving, resilient communities.

If you want to make an impact and enjoy the challenge of driving the top line and delivering on the bottom line, then this role is for you.

Your Impact

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of municipal water, wastewater, drainage, roadway, and site‑servicing projects for both public and private sector clients.
• Guide  multidisciplinary teams through conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases, ensuring excellence and innovation in every deliverable.
• Grow  and strengthen client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor from project initiation through completion.
• Collaborate with municipal, utility, and regulatory agencies to navigate planning and approval processes and keep projects moving forward.
• Oversee  budgets, schedules, scope, and project quality to ensure successful, predictable outcomes.
• Conduct  site inspections and provide technical oversight during construction‑related activities.
• Mentor and elevate emerging professionals across the Calgary municipal design practice.
• Contribute  to proposal development, including scope definition, fee development, and RFP response strategy.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 10 to 15+ years of experience delivering Land Development projects for public and private sector clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and active P.Eng. designation in Alberta.
• Proven capability leading complex land development projects and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong understanding of Alberta municipal processes, permitting pathways, and infrastructure standards; exposure to mountain‑region projects is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience designing water, sanitary, stormwater, and roadway systems.
• PMP certification is considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s licence and readiness to support site‑based work as required.

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 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.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,000 – $147,400

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 impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step toward a rewarding career shaping communities across Western Canada.

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.

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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).

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