WSP is currently seeking an Senior Project Engineer to join our Land Development Engineering department, located at our Ottawa office. Reporting to the Team Leader this position will be responsible for the design and project management of a variety of municipal infrastructure projects, such as site plan developments, servicing/feasibility studies, grading and drainage designs, stormwater management and road reconstructions, of various sizes and in many locations. This position requires to be team focused as well be able to take initiative.

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.

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• We value our people and our reputation

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• We are future focused and challenge the status quo

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• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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• Design of public and private sector municipal servicing projects under the supervision of the Team Leader and in coordination with intermediate staff;

• Participate in the development of conceptual and detailed design drawings, designs and plans including site servicing, grading and drainage and stormwater management, sections and details

• Prepare and check calculations for grading, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, watermains, quantity take-offs and construction cost estimates

• Develop and obtain familiarity of current industry standards particularly the City of Ottawa Sewer and Water Design Guidelines

• Prepare reports and other project related documentation including contract documents and construction specifications

• Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary project team to undertake major infrastructure projects;

• Assist with preparing presentation materials and proposals

• Some field work may be required including construction inspection on projects in Ottawa and surrounding areas

• Other duties as assigned

• Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university, with 7-9 years of related experience

• P.Eng. designation

• Ability to work on a many different projects concurrently

• Ability to work in a team environment with excellent interpersonal abilities

• Ability to take initiative with an attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal, including analytical writing and presentation skills

• Comfortable in working in both an office and field environment

• Ability to interpret engineering/construction drawings and specs

• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft products is required

• Experience Civil 3D software is required

• Excellent MS Word and Excel abilities

• Knowledge of City of Ottawa standards and specifications and site plan control process is required

• This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver’s license