Intermediate to Senior Transportation Design Engineer
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The Opportunity
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WSP is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Transportation Design Engineer to join our Mobility Advisory & Planning team in Alberta. You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary experts—planners, engineers, designers, and technical leaders—who share a passion for shaping connected, future‑ready communities.
You will work across a diverse portfolio of transportation studies and design projects, bringing your leadership, technical expertise, and advisory experience to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients across Alberta and beyond. You’ll be embedded in a global network of innovators who collaborate, share knowledge, mentor one another, and chart bold new paths forward.
You will be part of a highly successful team delivering high‑profile work for municipal governments and private developers.
Your Impact
- Preparing and contributing to transportation studies for provincial and municipal roads, transit planning studies, conceptual plans, functional and/or conceptual design, as well as functional and preliminary design activities.
- Liaising with clients, project team members, technical agencies, and road authorities regarding project requirements in developing creative and effective solutions.
- Leading the delivery of Transportation Design projects, including Municipal, Transit, and Private Development projects.
- Collaborating with a team of transportation/traffic engineers, planners, and designers within the Mobility Advisory & Planning team, as well as other technical disciplines, in developing and implementing multi‑modal planning and design solutions.
- Overseeing and conducting site plan reviews for several projects ranging from small to large developments to ensure each site functions well based on municipal design standards, including parking and loading.
- Responsible for quality assurance and control with adherence to TAC Geometric Design Standards, municipal design requirements, transportation engineering standards, and best practices.
- Supervising, training, and mentoring junior employees.
- Continuous knowledge sharing, training, and mentoring to develop your skills and career.
- Participating in business development initiatives, including conducting research, preparing input for proposals, and coordinating input from the multi‑disciplinary team.
- Other duties as assigned/required.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Minimum Undergraduate Degree in Engineering.
- Registered Professional Engineer in Alberta.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive transportation design‑related experience.
- Strong communication skills (writing and presentations).
- Leadership and coordination abilities working within a team environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project).
- Experience with Trafficware’s Synchro, SIDRA, VISSIM, HCS and/or Vistro.
- Experience with presentation and graphics‑related programs, such as InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Bluebeam, will make you stand out among your peers.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Why Choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors, and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
- A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
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Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 – $138,000
MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 – $124,900
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Ready to Shape the Future?
If you're driven by impact and eager to contribute to meaningful, future‑focused transportation solutions, your next chapter starts here. Bring your expertise, curiosity, and leadership — and let’s build what’s next, together.