Civil Engineer, Municipal Engineering & Land Development

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The Opportunity — Build the Future With Us

WSP is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer (Municipal & Land Development) to join our growing Infrastructure team in Terrace, BC.

From designing safer water systems to shaping resilient northern communities, your work will support essential municipal infrastructure across northwest British Columbia. This is your chance to apply your technical expertise where it matters most—strengthening communities through smart, sustainable civil engineering.

Why choose Terrace?

Terrace has a great deal to offer you both recreationally and professionally. Terrace is the undeniable heart of Northwest British Columbia, a thriving and resource rich region. Residents enjoy access to world-class hiking and mountain biking trails that ring the city. Nearby Shames Mountain offers alpine skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts one of the deepest snowpacks in Canada, while cross country skiers find their bliss at the Onion Lake Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club. Many rivers and lakes surround this vibrant community offering boundless fishing, swimming, and skating opportunities, everything being close and easily accessible, all without long lines or high costs. When it comes to work life balance, affordability, and opportunity, Terrace is your place to thrive. 

Your Impact

• Design and deliver civil engineering solutions for water, wastewater, stormwater, and municipal road projects.
• Lead preliminary and detailed design of linear infrastructure, including watermains, sanitary and storm sewers, pump stations, chambers, and related civil works.
• Manage  projects from concept through construction, including schedules, budgets, deliverables, and risk mitigation.
• Conduct construction services such as field reviews, progress reporting, and contract administration.
• Prepare  proposals, technical reports, and design documentation that clearly communicate engineering intent.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists across WSP to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Build  lasting relationships with public‑sector clients and local partners throughout northwest BC.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in municipal infrastructure, land development, or water/wastewater systems design.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia—or eligible for registration.
• Proven experience preparing construction contract documents and supporting contract administration.
• Demonstrated success managing client relationships and contributing to proposals or technical reports.
• Proficiency with civil design tools such as Civil 3D or similar software.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities, industries, and the future.

• Proudly Canadian, we are dedicated to building what matters here at home.
• People First: A culture of inclusion and belonging where individuality is celebrated.
• Flexibility that Works: Our Flexible Work Policy empowers balance in all parts of your life.
• Impact at Scale: From remote northern towns to major urban centres, your work creates real change.
• Endless Growth: We support your development with learning programs, mentorship, and opportunities to stretch your skills.
• Work with Good Humans: Join a team of genuine people doing humbly important work—together.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 – $118,900 

MB & ON: $81,900 – $112,800 

NB, NL, NS, PEI & 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?

Your next chapter starts here. Join us and help create resilient, sustainable communities across northwest BC—one project at a time.

 

 

 

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.

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