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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.
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The Opportunity

Ignite What's Possible - Join our Land Development and Municipal Engineering team in Ottawa and play a key role in shaping communities through innovative design solutions. As a Designer, Land Development, you'll work on residential, commercial, and industrial subdivision projects, collaborating with clients, consultants, and approval agencies to deliver impactful results.

Your Impact

• Carry out preliminary and detailed design of land development infrastructure, including stormwater management, sanitary sewers, water networks, roads, and grading.
• Prepare and coordinate technical reports, drawings, specifications, and contract documents for all project stages.
• Support tender processes and assist with construction project management.
• Conduct field reviews and contract administration for projects under construction.
• Engage and coordinate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepare analyses, cost estimates, and presentations that meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Apply best practices and sustainable solutions to enhance project outcomes.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Eligible for EIT designation with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• 0-3 years of experience in land development infrastructure design.
• Knowledge of sanitary and storm sewer systems, water distribution, and road design.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Ontario driver's license and ability to travel locally.

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'll 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

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $66,700 - $88,400
MB & ON: $60,900 - $83,800
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $60,300 - $80,000

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.

Grow Your Future

Ready to design communities and deliver sustainable solutions? Apply today and start shaping what's next with WSP.
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, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• 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

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.

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