Drainage Designer
$89,800–$118,900 year
On-siteCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Summary
Support conceptual and detailed design of stormwater and drainage infrastructure for rail, transit, highway, and municipal projects. Develop drainage layouts, profiles, and quantities using Civil 3D or MicroStation, and perform hydraulic and hydrologic modelling with PCSWMM. Prepare design drawings, technical memoranda, and reports while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate regulatory requirements. Contribute to model interpretation, design reviews, and client interactions. Gain mentorship to deepen technical expertise for future leadership roles. Join WSP's Rail & Transit team in Calgary to shape communities through impactful transportation infrastructure.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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
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