Senior Engineer, Community/Land Development

Lead the engineering behind new communities taking shape across Calgary and southern Alberta. As a Senior Engineer on ISL's Community Development team, you will guide land development projects from due diligence/concept through construction, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, and help grow the next generation of engineers on our Calgary team. If you have 15+ years in land development consulting and want a role where your experience shapes both projects and people, we would like to hear from you.

A Little About Us

More about what we do:

• ISL delivers on a variety of multidisciplinary projects
• We have extensive expertise – We have a variety of expertise and are comprised of five sectors specializing in Transportation, Municipal and Community, Bridges, Building and Structures and Land and Environment. Learn more about our areas of practice.
• We are award winning and recognized in industry – Visit our #ISLLife blog and learn more.

• Learn more about our work by visiting us on Instagram @islengineering / LinkedIn and feel free to join our ISL newsletter on LinkedIn: Inside ISL.

About the Team

The Calgary Community Development team delivers a diverse range of community and site development projects across Calgary and Southern Alberta, partnering with private developers, municipalities, architects, and contractors to help bring communities to life.

Team members play a key role in shaping projects from initial planning and due diligence through design, approvals, and construction, while building strong client relationships and working alongside internal multidisciplinary specialists in planning, landscape architecture, transportation, municipal, and buildings.

The result is a dynamic, collaborative environment that offers meaningful project involvement, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on communities throughout the region.

• Diverse and Meaningful Projects – No two projects are the same. Our team works on a wide range of development projects across Calgary and Southern Alberta, including single-family residential communities, multi-family developments, commercial and industrial sites, institutional facilities, and neighborhood parks. This diversity provides opportunities to work with different clients, tackle unique challenges, and gain experience across multiple sectors throughout your career.
• Interesting Work – Some notable past projects include Chelsea at Greenbriar, Glenmore Twin Arena, Walden Fire Station and Public Library, National Access Arts Centre, Pumphouse Park, Eau Claire, Calgary Zoo, East Shepard, industrial subdivisions located in Balzac, Lethbridge and Taber.
• Ongoing Development – We are committed to helping our people grow through a strong culture of mentorship, coaching, and continuous learning. Team members have access to fully funded internal and external training opportunities designed to strengthen both technical and professional skills while supporting long-term career development.

About the Role

Joining ISL's Community Development team and reporting to the Community Development Manager, you will enjoy flexible working hours and a hybrid model of work as you make the following valuable contributions:

• Lead the preparation of planning, design, tender, and construction administration deliverables, including design calculations, drawings, technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Prepare and coordinate key project elements including grading, stormwater management, roadway geometrics, municipal servicing for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, multi-family, and park development projects.
• Manage day-to-day delivery of small and mid-sized projects, including scope, schedule, budget, resource coordination, and quality control, with support from senior project managers.
• Coordinate approvals and development applications with municipalities, utility providers, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, municipal reviewers, and project partners through proactive communication and technical leadership.
• Support construction administration activities, including field reviews, contract administration, responding to contractor inquiries, and reviewing construction progress and quality.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, EITs, and technologists while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, fee estimates, client presentations, and business development activities that support the continued growth of the Community Development practice.
• Collaborate with professionals across multiple disciplines, including Community Planning, Landscape Architecture, Transportation, Municipal, and Buildings, to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Utilize Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and other engineering software tools to support the planning, design, and delivery of community development projects.

Who we are looking for:

As a new member of ISL’s Community Development team, this future ISLer models our organizational values of Curiosity, Unity, Integrity and Excellence. Is this you?

• Curiosity: We stay curious to stay ahead.
• Unity: Through collaborative action, we deliver exceptional results.
• Integrity: We do the right thing even when it’s hard.
• Excellence: We strive to improve and deliver high-quality work that makes a difference.

Your resume must display:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
• 15+ years of civil engineering consulting experience, with a focus on community and site development projects and designs.
• Demonstrate project management experience, including scope, budget, schedule, and client management on multiple concurrent projects.
• Complete QA/QC reviews to ensure accurate and high-quality deliverables.
• Working knowledge of City of Calgary design standards and approval processes.
• Experience mentoring and supervising engineers and technical staff.
• Project experience in surrounding municipalities such as Rocky View County, Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere or Okotoks.
• Business development experience, including proposal writing and fee preparation.

Assets:

• Experience with Civil 3D models/surfaces and pipe netowrks, AutoCAD, and hydraulic or hydrologic modelling software (e.g. PCSWMM, InfoWater, WaterCAD).
• Established relationships with land developers, municipalities, architects, and contractors in Calgary and Southern Alberta.

What ISL Offers

Thank you for considering ISL as your next step.

Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial, and spiritual wellbeing which is why our benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.

Here are some of the amazing benefits we provide:

• Hybrid model of work (3 days in office, 2 days from home).
• Immediate employer paid benefits upon commencement which include health, dental and extensive paramedical services.
• Life Insurance and AD&D options.
• Healthcare spending and lifestyle option accounts.
• Group RRSP with employer matching opportunities
• Competitive annual bonus incentives.
• Paid professional development opportunities such as conferences and memberships.
• Parental leave top ups.
• 24/7/365 employee & family assistance program.
• Service Recognition Awards.
• An excellent onboarding and mentorship plan to set you up for success.

Location:

ISL is proudly located in over 16 offices across Western Canada. This position will be located in:

• Calgary