Water Resources Engineer-in-Training

Job Description
What if you could redefine what's possible? 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 Us
– As a
Water Resources Engineer-in-Training
based in our
Calgary
office, you'll help shape how communities grow and adapt to a changing climate. You'll contribute to the planning and design of stormwater, drainage, hydrotechnical and municipal water systems that support safer, more sustainable neighbourhoods. Working alongside experienced engineers across our Municipal, Land Development, Transportation and Renewable Energy markets, you'll get hands-on exposure to a wide range of projects and real opportunities to grow your career.

Your Impact

• Design and support the delivery of drainage, hydrotechnical and stormwater management solutions for both new and existing communities.
• Prepare preliminary, detailed and tender-ready engineering drawings, designs and plans that move projects from concept to construction.
• Develop and verify engineering calculations and technical assessments that inform key project decisions.
• Build, run and refine hydrologic and hydraulic models to evaluate system performance and support future planning.
• Contribute to clear, well-structured technical reports, memos and other project documentation for internal and external clients.
• Assist in preparing presentations, proposal content and other materials that showcase our technical solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across WSP to integrate water resources considerations into broader infrastructure and land development projects.
• Participate in occasional field activities to connect design decisions with real-world site conditions.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with interest or coursework in water resources, and eligibility for Engineer-in-Training registration in Alberta.
• 1 to 4 years of experience.
• Familiarity with municipal engineering, stormwater management, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, plus an understanding of Alberta design standards and practices.
• Hands-on experience or training with tools such as WaterCAD, PCSWMM, MIKE+ or InfoWorks, and design platforms like AutoCAD, Civil 3D and GIS.
• A curiosity-driven, problem-solving mindset — you enjoy learning new tools, exploring technical challenges and contributing to meaningful community and infrastructure projects.

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.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $66,700 – $88,400
• MB & ON: $60,900 – $83,800
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & 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.

Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career shaping resilient, future-ready communities with us.

About Us
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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