Senior Civil Engineer

Job Description

Posted Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM

ISL has secured some of the most exciting work on projects related to parks, tourism, and community infrastructure improvements. We now need your expertise!

We have established relationships and are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in Lethbridge.

A Little About Us

ISL is comprised of just over 600 employees comprised of award-winning engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and much more 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.

ISL’s Lethbridge Municipal Team is part of the larger Municipal and Community Sector in Southern Alberta which is made up of 80 individuals who have close working relationships centered around water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. When you join the Lethbridge Team you are welcomed by a team that works in person. You can anticipate close collaboration and problem solving as a team.

We have expertise in water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations and reservoirs, linear infrastructure for collection and distribution and of course water system planning.

• Multidisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  We work on multidisciplinary teams and are recognized as subject matter experts, contributing unique expertise to high-profile projects.
• Technical Challenge and Growth: We are a team that works collaboratively with senior staff who are invested in mentoring, knowledge sharing and supporting technical growth.

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 multiple water/wastewater/grading and stormwater 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.
• Review surface drainage and roadway grading designs.
• Coordinate utility reviews and prepare crossing agreements.

Project Delivery

• Support proposal development with strategic and 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:

• Utility and grading/stormwater management designs for Alberta Forestry and Parks and local municipalities.
• Utility rehabilitation and renewal.
• Regional water and wastewater systems.
• Multidisciplinary projects such as stormwater management, major pipeline upgrades, and roadway projects.
• Utility rehabilitation and renewal, urban and rural.
• Why you want to bring your expertise to ISL.
• A municipal project you are proud to highlight.

Your resume should show us:

• P.Eng./P.L. (Eng.) (Professional Engineer) or P.Tech. designation.
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience in municipal/linear infrastructure (water distribution systems, sewer design, and general municipal engineering).
• Design experience in water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Project management experience, including design coordination and contract administration.
• Examples of when you have managed projects, mentored junior staff and have contributed to technical leadership.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, drawings and contract documents, submittals and progress claims.
• Experience engaging with…