Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Water Resources Engineer-in-Training
Design and support water resources infrastructure for communities in Calgary.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Your Impact: In this role you will design and support drainage, hydrotechnical and stormwater management solutions for new and existing communities, prepare engineering drawings from concept to construction, develop and verify calculations, and build hydraulic models to evaluate system performance. You will also produce clear technical reports, assist with proposal content, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and occasionally take part in field activities to connect design decisions with site conditions. • Design and support drainage, hydrotechnical and stormwater 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 for project decisions. • Build, run and refine hydrologic and hydraulic models to evaluate system performance. • Produce clear technical reports, memos and project documentation for internal and external clients. • Assist in preparing presentations, proposals and other materials showcasing technical solutions. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate water resources into broader infrastructure projects. • Participate in occasional field activities to validate design decisions on site.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸drainage design
- ▸hydraulic modeling
- ▸engineering drawings
- ▸calculations
- ▸technical reporting
- ▸team collaboration
What You Bring
The Skills That Set You Apart: The ideal candidate holds a civil engineering degree (or related discipline) with coursework in water resources and is eligible for Engineer‑in‑Training registration in Alberta. You bring 1‑4 years of experience in municipal engineering, stormwater management or hydraulic modelling, familiarity with Alberta design standards, and hands‑on experience with tools such as WaterCAD, PCSWMM, MIKE+, InfoWorks, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and GIS. A curiosity‑driven, problem‑solving mindset and a desire to contribute to community‑focused infrastructure projects are essential. • Civil Engineering (or related) degree with water resources coursework; eligible for Engineer‑in‑Training registration in Alberta. • 1–4 years of experience in municipal engineering, stormwater management or hydraulic modelling. • Familiarity with Alberta design standards and municipal engineering practices. • Proficiency with modelling tools (WaterCAD, PCSWMM, MIKE+, InfoWorks) and design platforms (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS). • Curiosity‑driven, problem‑solving mindset and eagerness to learn new tools.
Requirements
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸eit
- ▸1-4 yrs
- ▸watercad
- ▸autocad
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
The Opportunity: As a Water Resources Engineer‑in‑Training based in Calgary, you will help shape how communities grow and adapt to a changing climate. You will contribute to planning and design of stormwater, drainage, hydrotechnical and municipal water systems, working alongside experienced engineers across Municipal, Land Development, Transportation and Renewable Energy markets. The role offers hands‑on exposure to a wide range of projects and real opportunities to grow your career. Why Choose WSP: We are a top‑100 Canadian employer and a global community of 65,000 professionals dedicated to shaping resilient, future‑ready cities. Flexible work, balance, and limitless opportunities across Canada and abroad allow you to tailor your role to your ambition, while an empowering culture and strong health‑and‑safety values support your growth. Compensation ranges from $60,300 to $88,400 depending on location, with final salary based on education, experience and other factors. If you are driven by purpose and impact, apply now to join a firm that values people, collaboration and accountability, and that welcomes applicants with disabilities. • Work for a Top 100 Canadian employer and a global firm with 65,000 professionals. • Flexible work arrangements promoting real work‑life balance. • Opportunities to work across Canada and internationally, tailoring your role to your ambition. • Access to mentorship, collaborative networks and continuous professional growth. • Inclusive culture that welcomes applicants with disabilities and supports accommodations.
Work Environment
Hybrid