Municipal Water Engineer

Job Description

Posted Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Expires Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 7:59 AM

If you’re passionate about municipal water and wastewater infrastructure and want to work on complex, city-shaping projects across Alberta, this is an opportunity to make a real impact while continuing to grow as a technical leader with a strong focus delivering projects and an opportunity to mentor junior staff.

A Little About Us

ISL is comprised of just over 600 employees comprised of award winning engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and professionals that work together to deliver infrastructure projects that minimize environmental impacts and maximize benefits to the community.

• We have extensive expertise – We have a variety of expertise and are comprised of five sectors specializing in Transportation, Municipal and Community, Bridges, Building and Structures and Land and Environment. Learn more about our areas of practice.
• We are award winning and recognized in industry – Visit our #ISLLife blog and learn more.

About the Role

You’ll be supported by a team that values mentorship, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. At ISL, we invest in our people because delivering great infrastructure starts with great teams.

Responsibilities:

• Technical project engineer delivering on multiple water/wastewater hydraulic and rehabilitation projects.
• Planning, modelling, analysis, and design of municipal infrastructure projects.
• Assist in mentoring junior staff, providing technical reviews and guidance.
• Review water and wastewater design drawings.
• Constructability reviews.
• QA/QC reviews of junior staff deliverables.
• Lead cost estimation and validate project assumptions.
• Write and review reports and documentation for accuracy and compliance with standards and regulations.

Project Delivery

• Support proposal development with technical input.
• Ensure quality control procedures are followed across drawings and reports.
• Oversee procurement documents, including specifications and tender coordination.
• Provide senior-level contract administration, including review of contractor submittals, progress claims, and interpreting contract documents.

Examples of the projects you may work on:

• Multidisciplinary projects such as water and wastewater stations, major pipeline upgrades, and roadway projects.
• Utility rehabilitation and renewal, urban and rural.
• Regional water and wastewater systems.
• Pump stations and force mains (new and rehabilitation).
• Flood mitigation projects such as berm design and site regrading

Who we are looking for:

As a new member of ISL’s Municipal team, this future ISLer models our organizational values of Curiosity, Unity, Integrity and Excellence. Is this you?

• Curiosity – We stay curious to stay ahead. We ask the right questions to understand the technical and community impact aspects of projects to inform designs and next steps. We remain curious about the markets we support and our client needs.
• Unity –Our larger municipal team including Municipal Planning and Municipal Construction works closely together. We take a people centric approach to getting to know each other and enjoy a fun social culture and we celebrate success together.
• Integrity – We do the right thing—even when it’s hard. We never miss a beat when meeting schedules and own up to our mistakes.
• Excellence – Your attention to detail is on point as you submit well written reports and documents.

Ready to throw your name in?

Your cover letter should include:

• Why you believe you would be a good fit in our department at ISL

Your resume must display:

• P.Eng. (Professional Engineer) or P.Tech. designation or eligible to register in Alberta
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of years experience designing in municipal water and waste water including water distribution, wastewater collection and stations
• Design experience in water and wastewater including rehabilitation works.
• Technical design experience, including design coordination internally and externally.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, drawings and contract documents, submittals and progress claims.
• Experience engaging with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide technical…