
Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Water Resources Engineer-in-Training
Design stormwater, drainage, and water systems for communities in Calgary.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Water Resources Engineer‑in‑Training in our Calgary office, you will help communities grow and adapt to a changing climate by planning and designing storm‑water, drainage, hydrotechnical and municipal water systems. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers across municipal, land‑development, transportation and renewable‑energy markets, gaining hands‑on exposure to a wide variety of projects. • Design and support drainage, hydrotechnical, and storm‑water management solutions for new and existing communities. • Prepare preliminary, detailed, and tender‑ready engineering drawings, designs, and plans. • Develop and verify engineering calculations and technical assessments informing project decisions. • Build, run, and refine hydrologic and hydraulic models to evaluate system performance. • Produce clear technical reports, memos, and documentation for internal and external clients. • Assist in creating presentations and proposal content that showcase technical solutions. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate water‑resources considerations into broader infrastructure projects. • Participate in occasional field activities to connect design decisions with site conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸drainage design
- ▸technical drawings
- ▸engineering calculations
- ▸hydraulic modeling
- ▸technical reporting
- ▸team collaboration
What You Bring
• Civil Engineering (or related) degree with water‑resources coursework, eligible for Engineer‑in‑Training registration in Alberta. • 1–4 years of relevant experience in municipal engineering, storm‑water management, or hydrologic/hydraulic modeling. • Familiarity with Alberta design standards and practices. • Practical experience with modeling tools such as WaterCAD, PCSWMM, MIKE+, or InfoWorks, and design platforms like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS. • Curiosity‑driven, problem‑solving mindset eager to learn new tools and contribute to community projects.
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸eit
- ▸autocad
- ▸civil 3d
- ▸gis
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
We provide flexible work arrangements and encourage a healthy work‑life balance, while offering limitless growth opportunities across the country and globally. Compensation is competitive, with regional salary ranges from $60,300 to $88,400, subject to experience, education and location.
Work Environment
Hybrid