Senior Municipal Engineer

WaterSMART Solutions | A Hazen Company is seeking a

Senior Municipal Engineer

to join our

Calgary, Alberta

office. This senior‑level role will lead and support a wide range of

municipal drinking water and wastewater projects , from early planning and feasibility through detailed design, construction, and operational support.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical and project management leader, working directly with municipal clients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development efforts across Alberta and Western Canada.

WaterSMART Solutions was founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2006 and was acquired by

Hazen

in late 2024. Hazen was founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation). We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Canada, the UK and Latin America.

Our work includes collaborative water management consulting and the planning, design, and construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.

We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.

This is your opportunity to be part of our growing team of talented, motivated professionals!

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage municipal drinking water and wastewater projects through all phases of delivery, including planning, studies, design, construction, and commissioning

Provide technical leadership in treatment process selection, development of design criteria, and preparation of engineering deliverables

Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and quality to meet client expectations

Coordinate directly with municipal clients, regulators, and project stakeholders

Collaborate with internal technical specialists and multidisciplinary design teams

Support proposal development and business development initiativesSupervise, mentor, and support the development of junior engineering staff

Monitor project progress and recommend adjustments to achieve project objectives

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master’s degree an asset

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Alberta or eligible for registration

Legally able to work in Canada

12+ years of experience delivering municipal drinking water and/or wastewater projects; experience working with Alberta municipal clients and regulatory agencies preferred

Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering projects

Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences

Proficiency with MS Office and standard engineering software

Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and client‑focused

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and geographic location

Employer‑matched retirement savings program

Vacation time commensurate with industry experience

Professional development support, including training, tuition reimbursement, and incentives for professional registration

Flexible hybrid work environment that supports work–life balance

Please apply with a cover letter and your resume. We sincerely appreciate all applications but will only be responding to candidates selected for an interview.

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