Senior Aviation Pavement Engineer
WSPThe Opportunity
Build the Future of Aviation With Us.
You will join our Transportation Systems – Aviation team as a Senior Pavement Engineer, contributing to the planning and delivery of complex, high‑impact airside infrastructure. This role can be based in most WSP offices across Canada, with a preference for Alberta.
You’ll bring deep airport pavement expertise, strong client relationships, and a passion for leading teams to deliver signature aviation projects across Canada and internationally.
Your Impact
- Lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams across conceptual, functional, and detailed airside design phases.
- Prepare and review technical specifications, quantities, and cost estimates that support accurate, high‑quality project delivery.
- Oversee and implement quality assurance and quality control processes.
- Engage directly with clients and project partners, ensuring responsive, collaborative communication.
- Troubleshoot design and construction challenges and provide timely recommendations.
- Review and assess project schedules, milestones, and critical paths to ensure alignment with delivery goals.
- Support proposal development, budgeting, and cost estimating activities.
- Deliver and review technical drawings, reports, and presentation materials.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers and designers, modelling excellence and collaboration.
- Contribute to all tasks necessary to ensure successful project outcomes.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Civil Engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian province.
- 15+ years of engineering experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in runway and airport pavement design, including rehabilitation and greenfield airside projects.
Working knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations, TP312, ICAO and FAA standards.
Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, plus strong proficiency with MS Office tools.
Experience with scheduling software considered an asset.
Knowledge of navigational aid planning and design (an asset).
Ability to manage multiple complex projects with adaptability, autonomy, and leadership.
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’ll 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: $122,900 – $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,000 - $147,400
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above ranges 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.
Make Your Mark With WSP
If shaping the future of aviation infrastructure inspires you, this is your moment. Join us and help deliver the projects that elevate how communities connect, travel, and thrive.