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Drainage Designer
89,800–118,900 / Year
Location
Calgary, AB, Canada
Experience
Mid
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
Unlock potential.
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 Us
Join 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 Impact
You’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 solutions
- Incorporating 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 Apart
- 3–6 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
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?
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.
### About the Company
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](https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety). 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](https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies).
Key Responsibilities
- Support conceptual and detailed design of stormwater and drainage infrastructure for rail, transit, highway, and municipal projects.
- Develop drainage layouts, profiles, special details, and quantities using Civil 3D or MicroStation.
- Perform hydraulic and hydrologic modelling using tools such as PCSWMM.
- Prepare design drawings, technical memoranda, and reports in coordination with senior engineers.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate drainage solutions.
- Incorporate municipal, provincial, and regulatory requirements into project designs.
- Support project teams through design reviews, coordination meetings, and client interactions.
Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Skills Required
Civil 3DMicroStationPCSWMMHydraulic modellingStormwater managementDrainage designConceptual designDetailed designCommunicationAnalytical skillsProblem solvingAttention to detailCollaborationXPSWMMInfoDrainageInfoWorks ICMHEC-RASRail drainage designTransit drainage designHighway drainage designCalgary regulatory environment
Benefits
- Flexible work
- Real balance
- Mentorship and guidance
- Global community opportunities
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