Senior Water & Wastewater Engineer

Senior Process Engineer – Water & Wastewater Group

WSP is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join the Water & Wastewater group, with office locations in Edmonton and Calgary. You will act as a senior design resource on local and national water and wastewater treatment projects in a variety of sectors including municipal and industrial, and will have opportunities to be involved in effluent reuse projects.

The Water & Wastewater Group in Alberta is part of a national network that provides design and engineering services for clients with unique challenges, with project locations across the country. We value inclusion, flexibility, and the spirit of Canadian teamwork.

• Culture of inclusion and belonging
• Flexible Work Policy to support work‑home balance
• Canadian success story – proud to represent Canada’s strengths
• Impactful work from environment to infrastructure, shaping the world around us
• Career growth opportunities – we pursue new ideas daily
• Collaborative culture with genuinely good people working on meaningful projects

• Lead and collaborate with project managers on assessments, planning, and design of innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects, shaping community well‑being and environmental stewardship.
• Develop PFD, P&, and control narratives.
• Deliver high‑quality designs, reports, and cost estimates with multidisciplinary teams while navigating approvals.
• Engage with clients, sub‑consultants, and contractors to build strong professional relationships and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Design public sector municipal projects including treatment facilities, process works, civil works, force mains, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains, and feeder mains.
• Work in design teams with senior, intermediate, and junior staff.
• Support all construction phases, from fieldwork to contract administration, gaining hands‑on experience.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, condition assessments, and permit applications, driving project strategy.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technologists, fostering growth and technical excellence.
• Liaise with municipal, utility, and approval agencies, maintaining client communications.

• Degree in civil, process, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or related field; eligible for a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licence in Canada.
• 10–20 years of relevant industry experience.
• Familiarity with municipal and provincial approval processes, permitting, and Alberta environmental standards.
• Proven ability to design and manage both horizontal and vertical municipal infrastructure projects, including project management, contract administration, and client relationships.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard design and modelling software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, BIM, Revit, Micro Station, Water
  
  CAD, Info Water, Sewer
  
  CAD, Bio Win, SUMO).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to deliver innovative solutions under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational skills, adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously in fast‑paced multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Project for effective documentation, communication, and leadership.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Resourceful, self‑motivated, and proactive mindset.

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, with over 65,000 team members globally, 12,000+ across Canada. Our purpose is to future‑proof cities and environments through engineering, environmental remediation, urban planning, sustainable transportation, renewable power, and more.

Health and Safety is a core value. All employees are expected to comply with WSP’s Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies when working at client locations. Physical tasks may require work in remote or isolated areas, and in inclement weather as reasonably necessary.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for all stages of the selection process. WSP is committed to employment equity; only selected candidates will be contacted. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.