Intermediate Civil Engineer - Water​/Wastewater​/Municipal Engineering

Overview

Intermediate Civil Engineer - Water/Wastewater / Municipal Engineering at WSP in Canada. The opportunity involves joining our Water & Wastewater Design team to design water and sewer systems, collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, and contribute to meaningful municipal infrastructure projects while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

• Design and deliver municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, contributing to all technical phases from concept to construction.
• Provide technical design support for municipal infrastructure including sanitary sewers, water mains, site layout, grading, utility coordination, cut and fill (site optimization), and drainage systems.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering drawings, specifications, design calculations, and cost estimates to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Support field investigations, condition assessments, and construction inspections, providing timely technical input and responding to site queries.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams (structural, electrical, geotechnical, environmental, etc.) and participate in client and stakeholder meetings to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Assist project managers in tracking progress, schedules, budgets, and deliverables, proactively identifying and resolving technical or logistical challenges.
• Contribute to proposal development, design briefs, and internal quality reviews, supporting business development and maintaining technical excellence.
• Continue growing your expertise through active learning, mentorship, and collaboration in a dynamic and innovative work environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from a recognized institution, with E.I.T. or P.Eng. registration in Ontario (or eligibility).
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in municipal engineering, with a focus on water and wastewater infrastructure design.
• Experience with conveyance facilities such as pump stations and/or trenchless technologies (CIPP lining, microtunneling, HDD, etc.) will be considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Ontario municipal design standards, codes, and approval processes, with working knowledge of hydraulic analysis and alignment design.
• Demonstrated experience in hydraulic evaluations, feasibility studies, design reports, construction drawings and specifications, tender preparation, and construction support services.
• Skilled in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other relevant design software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in team settings.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

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, engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, and developing renewable power sources for the future.

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.

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies is expected at all times. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon the ability to perform key physical tasks as described in the job posting and interview, and may include working in various environmental conditions.

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 candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please refer to the full policy.