Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Design What Comes Next

Communities are growing, infrastructure is evolving, and the need for thoughtful, sustainable development has never been greater. As a Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development, you'll help shape the communities where people live, work, and thrive while leading complex projects from concept to construction. This is an opportunity to influence meaningful development projects, mentor emerging professionals, and strengthen client relationships while advancing your own career with a global leader.

Your Impact

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex land development projects that create lasting community value.

• Guide multidisciplinary teams through project execution, ensuring quality, efficiency, and technical excellence.

• Develop innovative servicing, grading, stormwater management, and transportation solutions for public and private sector clients.

• Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities that support long-term growth and partnership.

• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff, helping shape the next generation of industry leaders.

• Champion safety, sustainability, and resilience throughout every phase of project delivery.

• Contribute to proposals, project strategies, and business development initiatives that expand WSP's presence in the market.

• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions that achieve client and community objectives.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).

• Extensive experience delivering land development and municipal infrastructure projects from planning through construction.

• Strong technical expertise in site servicing, grading design, stormwater management, utility coordination, and related engineering disciplines.

• Demonstrated success managing projects, budgets, schedules, and client expectations.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior professionals.

• Strong understanding of applicable municipal standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices.

• Commitment to safety excellence, quality delivery, and collaborative problem-solving.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.

• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.

• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.

• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 - $162,800

MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 - $147,400

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Join a team where your expertise drives meaningful change. Bring your technical leadership, passion for community-building, and commitment to excellence to projects that leave a lasting impact. At WSP, you'll have the resources, support, and opportunities to help define what's next for communities across Canada and beyond while building a career without limits.

 

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.


Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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 the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.