Municipal Project Engineer/Manager

The Opportunity to Redefine What’s Possible

With WSP in Canada, you have the opportunity to redefine what’s possible. As a global leader in engineering, advisory, and science-based expertise, WSP is home to ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. Our purpose is to future-proof cities and environments, driven by a global community of brilliant minds united to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers; we are Visioneers.

This is your chance to build the future with us. As a Municipal Project Engineer/Manager based in Calgary, you will step into a pivotal role, shaping the future of one of Canada's fastest-growing cities and the surrounding communities throughout Southern Alberta and the Canadian Rockies. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, delivering meaningful water, wastewater, drainage, roadway, and land development projects that advance infrastructure supporting thriving, resilient communities. If you are driven by impact and enjoy the challenge of both top-line growth and bottom-line delivery, this role is for you.

Your Impact as a Municipal Project Engineer/Manager

• 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, serving as a trusted advisor from project initiation through completion.
• Collaborate with municipal, utility, and regulatory agencies to navigate planning and approval processes, keeping 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 within 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 municipal infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and an active P.Eng. designation in Alberta.
• Proven capability leading complex municipal engineering 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?

WSP exists to shape communities to advance humanity. We are proudly Canadian and recognized as a Top 100 Employer for 2026. Join a global community where your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach. We offer limitless opportunities, helping you tailor your role to match your ambition, because your growth drives ours. We also recognize the importance of work-life balance and encourage you to prioritize it.

Compensation

The salary range for this position in AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT is $122,900 – $162,800. The final salary may vary based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, and geographic location.

Key skills/competency

• Municipal Engineering
• Project Management
• Infrastructure Design
• Civil Engineering
• Client Relationship Management
• Team Leadership
• Regulatory Compliance
• Water/Wastewater Systems
• Drainage Systems
• Roadway Design