Principal Engineer - Land Development

Job Title : Lead Civil Engineer – Land Development / Grading Design Location : Mumbai

Experience : 10–15 Years

Employment Type : Full-Time

Company : WSP India

About WSP

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services consulting firms. With more than 73,000 employees across 40 countries , we deliver innovative and sustainable design solutions that help shape communities and environments for the future.

In India, we operate from Noida, Bengaluru, and Mumbai , supporting global design projects in Transportation & Infrastructure, Water, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, and Energy sectors.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Lead Civil Engineer – Land Development / Grading Design with strong technical, design management, and leadership skills to lead large-scale grading and land development projects . The role involves managing a design team, ensuring quality delivery, maintaining compliance with international standards, and coordinating with global offices (especially Canada and the USA).

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage grading design packages for projects ranging from small to large scale.

Guide and mentor a team of engineers (Graduate to Senior level) to ensure high-quality project delivery.

Oversee concept to detailed design phases for land development and external infrastructure projects.

Ensure adherence to technical standards, project budgets, timelines, and quality objectives .

Monitor and report on team utilization, KPI achievement, and project financials .

Coordinate closely with overseas (Canada / US) teams for workload planning and project consistency.

Conduct design reviews, QA / QC checks, and ensure audit and policy compliance .

Supervise preparation of engineering reports, grading plans, hydrology / hydraulic modeling, and design calculations .

Serve as a technical trouble-shooter , providing guidance on land development, grading, roads, hydrology, hydraulics, and modeling.

Ensure client satisfaction while meeting WSP’s standards in Health & Safety, quality, financial, and risk management .

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

12–15 years of experience in land development, external infrastructure, and grading design.

Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D (mandatory).

Experience with hydrology / hydraulic modeling tools such as HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, InfoWorks ICM, or SewerGEMS (preferred).

Proven experience managing international design projects and multidisciplinary teams.

Strong leadership, project management, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work in a hybrid and collaborative global environment .

Why Join WSP

Work on international landmark projects with a global team of experts.

Access to learning and development programs and leadership growth opportunities.

Flexible Hybrid Work Model balancing collaboration and autonomy.

Inclusive and diverse workplace culture recognized for Zero Harm and Health & Safety Excellence .