Land Development Project Engineer/Manager
Posted 4 days ago
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 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.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with international scale
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo
- We foster collaboration in everything we do
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
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.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.
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About WSP Canada
Industry
EngineeringCompany Size
5001-10,000 employees
Application closing date is 2026-03-31
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