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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 Smithers, 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 Smithers BC?

Smithers has a great deal to offer from outdoor recreation to a strong community with a vibrant art, and culture scene. A wide variety of outdoor sports and activities exist outside your doorstep from Nordic, downhill, and backcountry skiing and snowmobiling in the winter to mountain biking, paddling, fishing, and hunting in the summer. The small-town family friendly culture includes festivals, farmers' market and a vibrant arts and music scene. When it comes to a work life balance Smithers is the place to be.

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.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 .

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 .