Intermediate Highway Designer, Engineer
WSPThe Opportunity
Looking for the next big step in your engineering journey? At WSP, we empower our people to grow, innovate, and lead. As an Intermediate Highway Designer/Engineer, you’ll take ownership of complex projects, collaborate with top-tier professionals, and gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies. This is your chance to shape the future of transportation while advancing your career in a supportive, dynamic environment in our Ontario Highway Design Team in one of our offices (Mississauga, Ottawa or Thornhill).
Why choose WSP?
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
- Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
- A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
- Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
- A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. #WeAreWSP
What you can expect to do here
- Lead Technical Delivery: Ensure the successful design of highways and drainage systems using advanced tools like OpenRoads, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, AutoTurn, and more
- Field Engagement: Participate in site visits to assess and document existing conditions
- Design & Analysis: Prepare alignments, geometrics, cost estimates, quantity calculations, technical reports, and memos
- Collaborate Across Disciplines: Coordinate design inputs from multiple teams for seamless project execution
- Project Planning: Develop level-of-effort estimates, contribute to design schedules, and assist with construction timelines
- Proposal Support: Provide input for proposals and contribute to innovation and “Future Ready” initiatives
- Quality Assurance: Review and check designs and drawings for accuracy and compliance
- Mentorship: Guide and support junior team members to foster growth and excellence
- Client Interaction: Attend technical meetings, prepare presentations, and document meeting minutes
What you’ll bring to WSP
- Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering
- 5–10 years of experience in highway/roadway design (MTO projects preferred)
- P.Eng or Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist designation (an asset)
- Experience with Design-Build/P3 projects (an asset)
- Knowledge of Ontario environmental standards, guidelines, and design manuals
- Familiarity with OpenRoads and MTO CPS/HICO (an asset)
- BIM experience (an asset)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Valid G driver’s license (an asset)
Compensation:
- BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $89,800 – $118,900
- MB & ON: $81,900 – $112,800
- Atlantic Provinces & QC: $81,100 – $107,700
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.
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