Drainage Designer - Rail & Transit (Calgary)

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 – Build the Future with UsJoin WSP’s
Rail & Transit team
as a
Drainage Designer
based in
Calgary, where you’ll contribute to the planning and design of stormwater systems that support critical rail, transit, and transportation infrastructure across Western Canada and beyond.This role is ideal for an engineer looking to deepen their technical expertise while gaining exposure to complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and designers while building the foundation to grow into a future technical or project leadership role.Your ImpactYou’ll make a difference by:Supporting the
conceptual and detailed design of stormwater and drainage infrastructure
for rail, transit, highway, and municipal projects.Developing drainage layouts, profiles, special details, and quantities using
Civil 3D or MicroStation .Performing
hydraulic and hydrologic modelling
using tools such as
PCSWMM, and contributing to model interpretation and reporting.Preparing
design drawings, technical memoranda, and reports
in coordination with senior engineers.Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate drainage solutionsIncorporating
municipal, provincial, and regulatory requirements
into project designs.Supporting project teams through design reviews, coordination meetings, and client interactions.Continuously developing your technical skills with mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.The Skills That Set You Apart3–6 years of relevant experience
in designing stormwater management and drainage systems.A
degree in Civil Engineering
(or a related discipline) and eligibility for
P.Eng. registration, or recent P.Eng. designation.Experience in both
conceptual and detailed design
of stormwater infrastructure.Hands‑on experience using
Civil 3D and/or MicroStation
for drainage design.Working knowledge of
hydraulic modelling tools, with
PCSWMM
experience required.Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.The ability to work effectively in a
collaborative, consulting environment .The following would be additional assets:Experience working in
more than one Canadian province .Familiarity with additional hydraulic software such as
XPSWMM, InfoDrainage, InfoWorks ICM, or HEC‑RAS .Experience supporting
rail, transit, or highway drainage projects .Local knowledge of the
Calgary / Alberta regulatory environment .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.#WeAreWSP#2026railCompensationAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:
$89,800 – $118,900MB & ON:
$81,900 – $112,800NB, NL, NS, PE & QC:
$81,100 – $107,700Disclosure: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?If you’re looking to grow your drainage design expertise while contributing to impactful transportation infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what’s possible with WSP.
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