Senior Municipal Engineer

Calgary, AB
Hybrid
Posted Aug 17, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 12+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Senior Municipal Engineer will lead and manage municipal drinking water and wastewater projects through all phases, from planning and studies through design, construction, and commissioning. This role involves providing technical leadership in treatment process selection and managing project scope, schedules, and budgets while coordinating directly with clients and regulators.

Job details

Hazen Canada 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. Why Hazen and Sawyer: * Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), Hazen is an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water." * Water management consulting company WaterSMART Solutions was founded in Calgary in 2006. WaterSMART was acquired by Hazen and Sawyer (“Hazen”) in 2024 and is now known as Hazen Canada. * Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management. * We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity. * We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed. * We currently have over 2,400 employees in 100+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK. 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 initiatives * Supervise, 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 skills, experience and education * Superior employer-matched Registered Retirement Savings Plan and additional financial planning support * Comprehensive health benefits * Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance * Vacation time commensurate with industry experience * Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and reimbursement for professional registration and professional organization memberships 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and be a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta or eligible for registration, with a minimum of 12 years of experience delivering municipal water or wastewater projects. Strong project management, leadership, and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this senior role.