Design Engineer
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The Opportunity
Build the Future with Us — As a Design Engineer you will shape meaningful municipal infrastructure projects across Nova Scotia. Your work will help create safe, sustainable, and resilient communities—strengthening the places where people live, work, and thrive.
Your Impact
In this role, you will make a real-world impact by:
- Designing municipal and land development infrastructure including site servicing, watermains, wastewater systems, stormwater management, and roadway networks.
- Preparing analyses, calculations, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and reports that guide key project decisions.
- Providing technical advisory services and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, CAD technicians, junior staff, and project managers.
- Offering mentorship and contributing to the growth of emerging engineering talent within the team.
- Supporting field staff with construction reviews, contract administration, and resolving on-site technical issues.
- Liaising with municipal, utility, and regulatory agencies through all phases of project development and approvals.
- Preparing RFPs, proposals, and bid documents to support project pursuits and client needs.
The Skills That Set You Apart
You bring:
- 5+ years of experience in municipal engineering or land development for public or private-sector projects.
- A degree or diploma in Civil or Environmental Engineering and eligibility for P.Eng. designation in Nova Scotia.
- Strong working knowledge of regional design standards, environmental guidelines, and regulatory processes.
- Proven design experience involving water, wastewater, stormwater, and/or roadway systems.
- Familiarity with municipal planning and approval frameworks across Atlantic Canada.
- Experience collaborating with First Nations or Atlantic-region municipalities (an asset).
- A commitment to designing solutions that are sustainable, safe, and community-focused.
Why Choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
- 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 — We help tailor your role to match your ambition because your growth fuels ours.
- Flexible work, real balance — We support you in prioritizing balance in your personal and professional life.
Compensation
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.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're driven by purpose and inspired by the opportunity to help shape communities, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in creating a better tomorrow.