Project Engineer - Land Development

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The Opportunity - Build the Future with Us

Your Impact Starts Here.
Are you a detail-oriented engineer ready to take the next step in your career? As a Project Engineer, Land Development and Municipal Engineering, you will support a growing portfolio of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional site development projects across Ontario.

This role empowers you to refine your technical expertise, collaborate with industry-leading professionals, and help shape the communities where we live, work, and grow-while supporting municipal approvals and permits.

Your Impact

• Deliver design solutions for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems on multidisciplinary land development projects
• Prepare site servicing, grading, and drainage designs, including drawings (AutoCAD/Civil 3D) and technical reports
• Coordinate permits, approvals, and regulatory submissions with municipal authorities
• Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, contractors, clients, and internal teams to drive project success
• Support project coordination, documentation, and quality control processes
• Apply innovative problem-solving approaches to improve project outcomes
• Contribute to building sustainable and resilient communities through impactful infrastructure design
• Grow your capabilities in a supportive, high-performing, and self-driven environment with hybrid flexibility from the Ottawa office

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 3-5 years of experience in land development or municipal engineering
• Strong expertise in site servicing, stormwater management, grading, and drainage design
• P.Eng. designation in Ontario
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Working knowledge of Ontario land development processes and approval pathways
• Familiarity with Ontario and Ottawa Design Guidelines
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative and proactive mindset
• Valid Ontario driver's licence with ability to work in both office and field environments
• PSPC Security Clearance considered an asset

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: $89,800 - $118,900
MB & ON: $81,900 - $112,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,100 - $107,700

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?

Apply today and be part of a team that's designing the communities of tomorrow.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 .