Job Description

You're not just an engineer - you're a designer who builds solutions. Join us to create the infrastructure that connects and shapes communities.



A Little About Us

We are engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and their support teams that work together to deliver infrastructure, minimizing environmental impact and maximizing benefit to the community. Learn more about our work by visiting us on Instagram @islengineering / LinkedIn and feel free to join our ISL newsletter on LinkedIn: Inside ISL.

ISL's Calgary's Community Development Team of engineers and technologists interface with a wide variety of diverse disciplines Community Planning, Landscape Architecture, Buildings, Transportation, and Water internally. Externally, the team manages the relationship with independent developers, architects, municipalities and contractors to ensure all stages of development are managed effectively. We are trusted by demonstrating ISL's values of Integrity, Excellence, Unity and Curiosity in everything we do. We are a team in and out of work and enjoy participating in Calgary's Corporate Challenge.

More about us as a team:

We work with a variety of Clients - Our team is made up of approximately 15 professionals where we work with a variety of clients ranging from private developers to municipalities across central and northern Alberta. We work on Interesting Work - We collaborate across our organization with multidisciplinary professionals that span Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan. Some notable past projects include elementary to middle school builds, leisure centers, fire halls, and The Calgary Zoo. We prioritize Ongoing Development - We have a culture of ongoing learning and actively support each other through mentoring and professional development opportunities. We also leverage and deploy a variety of Tech and Innovation tools that help us be effective and prioritize sharing knowledge with others as we embrace and learn.

About our Projects:

Calgary Zoo: Canadian Wilds, Polar Exhibit, Asian Highlands and Tiger Trail. Eau Claire Plaza to Riverwalk. Glenmore Twin Arena. Elementary and Post Secondary Schools (Award Winning - Mathison Hall).

About the Role

Reporting to our Community Development Manager you will be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team of engineers and technologists responsible for delivery of community development and municipal infrastructure projects for our private and public sector clients. In this role, you will be contributing directly to the preparation of drawings, models, and technical deliverables that drive projects forward.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Produce detailed design, tender, and construction administration deliverables for greenfield and complex brownfield projects. Prepare and refine design drawings and figures as required in AutoCAD Civil 3D to support project delivery. Design site grading and servicing including water distribution, sanitary sewers, stormwater management, shallow utilities, and erosion and sediment control, including tasks such as grading design, cut-and-fill calculations, utility alignments and profiles, and flow calculations. Develop technical documents, including site servicing drawings, construction drawings, servicing reports (sanitary servicing studies, fire flow letters), and opinions of probable costs and specifications. Coordinate with municipal approving authorities to advance project approvals. Deliver high-quality submissions for development applications, including service support of Planning Applications (Outline Plan and Land Use Redesignations), Subdivision Construction Drawings (CD), Development Permits (DP), and Development Site Servicing Plans (DSSP) within Calgary and surrounding municipalities. Take ownership of producing deliverables that meet the highest standards of quality and constructability. Contribute as a key designer, collaborating with and supporting junior staff when needed.

A Little About You

Your cover letter must demonstrate:

An example of a complex project where you played a direct role in design delivery - and how your contributions shaped the outcome.

Your resume should show us:

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and an active P.Eng. designation (APEGA). 5+ years of experience in municipal and land development design with a proven track record of producing design work. Strong ability to execute technical tasks while providing support to junior designers/technologists. Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam Revu, with the ability to both produce and refine design work and reports. Solid understanding of municipal design guidelines and land development processes. Experience preparing specifications and tender packages. Strong communication and collaboration skills with colleagues, clients, and approving authorities. Experience in large and small-scale projects. Interest in applying new and emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance design work.

Bonus points:

Advanced expertise in grading design.

What ISL Offers

We value you for your contributions and want to ensure that your personal success is intertwined with your professional success. 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:

Excellent mentorship. Flexible working hours. Hybrid model of work. Employer paid benefits including health, dental and extensive paramedical services. Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts. Group RRSP. Annual bonus incentives. Paid professional development opportunities and memberships. Parental leave top ups. 24/7/365 Employee & Family Assistance Program.

At ISL, we share an enthusiasm for community infrastructure. From planning through to design and construction management, we create nimble teams to tackle the unique requirements of every project. Our technical expertise encompasses transportation, land use planning, civil engineering, municipal, landscape architecture, heritage services, environmental management, water, structural, community engagement, geomatics, construction services and 3D visualization. Just the right size, ISL delivers on complex projects while being small enough to maintain strong, cohesive project teams and personal client attention and service.



At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.



We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.