WSP

Senior Civil Designer, Land Development

WSP$89K — $118K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
  • 8-10 years of land development design experience in Alberta.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; familiarity with ProjectWise, ACC, Procore, or SharePoint is a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel for design calculations.
  • Experience in field or construction environments is an asset.
  • Creative problem-solver with keen attention to detail.
  • Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine engineering and construction drawings for land development projects.
  • Create plans, profiles, and 3D civil models using Civil 3D.
  • Interpret municipal and regulatory standards into design solutions.
  • Prepare technical documents, reports, and presentation-ready tables.
  • Produce, modify, and quality check design drawings for compliance.
  • Support construction activities through site reviews and contractor coordination.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for project delivery.
  • Contribute to environmentally responsible project planning through design.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape communities across Alberta.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Engagement in projects with lasting, positive impacts.
  • Support for continuous learning and professional development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the future with us as a Senior Civil Designer, Land Development, based in Edmonton.
Here, you'll help shape communities across Alberta by delivering land development solutions that balance growth, sustainability, and municipal expectations. You'll join a team that collaborates across disciplines, embraces innovation, and designs projects that leave a lasting, positive impact.

Your Impact
  • Develop and refine engineering and construction drawings for a variety of land development projects.
  • Create plans, profiles, and detailed 3D civil models using Civil 3D.
  • Interpret and integrate municipal and regulatory standards into design solutions.
  • Prepare supporting technical documents, reports, spreadsheets, and presentation ready tables.
  • Produce, modify, and quality check design drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Support construction activities through site reviews and coordination with contractors.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
  • Contribute to environmentally responsible project planning through thoughtful design approaches.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or an equivalent field.
  • 8-10 years of hands on experience in land development design within Alberta and familiarity with municipal processes.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, familiarity with platforms like ProjectWise, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Procore, or SharePoint is an asset with a strong commitment to continuous learning.
  • Strong analytical and technical skills, with proficiency in Excel for design calculations.
  • Experience in field or construction environments is an asset.
  • Creative problem solver with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Valid driver's licence and access to a reliably insured vehicle.
  • Comfortable working collaboratively with engineers and interdisciplinary project teams.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 - $118,900

MB & ON: $81,900 - $112,800

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $81,100 - $107,700

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 ready to shape communities, influence meaningful projects, and grow your career alongside people who care, we'd love to hear from you.
Your next adventure starts here.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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54,000 employees
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Founded
1959

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