Senior Highway Designer, Engineer
3 days ago
Job Description
The Opportunity
Step into a role where your expertise shapes the future of transportation. At
WSP
, we're trusted to deliver some of Ontario's most significant infrastructure projects. As a
Senior Highway Designer/Engineer
, you'll lead multidisciplinary teams, influence strategic decisions, and ensure excellence on projects that define mobility for generations.
This is more than a job—it's your opportunity to leave a legacy to join our Ontario Highway Design Team in one of our offices (Mississauga, Ottawa or Thornhill).
Why This Role Matters:
- Strategic Leadership: Be the trusted advisor for clients and internal teams, guiding projects from concept to completion.
- High-Impact Projects: Work on major infrastructure initiatives—from multi-lane freeways to advanced transportation systems—that define the future of Canadian highways.
- Innovation Champion: Introduce cutting-edge design methodologies and digital solutions to keep WSP at the forefront of the industry.
- Mentorship & Influence: Shape the next generation of engineers while collaborating with senior leaders across disciplines.
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. #
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What You Can Expect To Do Here
- Lead technical delivery of highway and drainage designs using advanced tools (OpenRoads, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, Microsoft Project)
- Oversee design schedules, budgets, and quality standards to ensure flawless execution
- Act as a liaison with clients, providing strategic input and building long-term relationships
- Drive proposal development and contribute to WSP's "Future Ready" initiatives
- Review and validate designs, ensuring compliance and excellence
- Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation
What You'll Bring To WSP
- Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering
- 10–20+ years of experience in highway/roadway design (MTO projects preferred)
- P.Eng or Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist designation
- Proven experience with Design-Build/P3 projects
- Deep knowledge of Ontario environmental standards and design manuals
- Familiarity with OpenRoads, MTO CPS/HICO, and BIM (assets)
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently
Compensation:
- BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $122,900 – $162,800
- MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400
- Atlantic Provinces & QC: $111,000 – $147,400
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.
About Us
WSP
est l'une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels à travers le monde. Notre mission est d'assurer la pérennité de nos villes et nos environnements.
Notre équipe compte plus de membres dans le monde. Au Canada uniquement, nous sommes plus de personnes impliquées dans tous les domaines; de l'assainissement de l'environnement à la planification urbaine, de l'ingénierie de bâtiments emblématiques à la réalisation de réseaux de transport durables. Nous trouvons de nouvelles façons d'extraire des ressources essentielles et développons des sources d'énergie renouvelables pour l'avenir.
Chez
WSP
:
- Nous accordons une grande valeur à nos employés et à notre réputation.
- Nous œuvrons localement, mais avec une envergure internationale.
- Nous sommes axés sur l'avenir et remettons en question le statu quo.
- Nous favorisons la collaboration dans tout ce que nous faisons.
- Nous soutenons une culture d'autonomie et de responsabilisation.
Veuillez noter:
La santé et la sécurité sont des valeurs absolument essentielles pour WSP. Étant donné l'importance de se garder en sécurité, vous devez vous conformer à notre politique de santé, sécurité et environnement (SSE) en tout temps, ainsi qu'aux politiques SSE du client lorsque cela s'applique.
Les offres d'emploi pour des postes impliquant des travaux sur le terrain et assujettis en matière de sécurité sont conditionnelles à ce que les candidats soient en mesure d'effectuer des tâches physiques clés du travail tel que décrit dans l'offre d'emploi et lors de l'entrevue. Cela peut inclure la capacité de travailler dans une variété de conditions environnementales, telles que les régions éloignées ou isolées, travailler seul, et dans des cas de mauvais temps (dans des limites sûres et raisonnables).
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WSP accueille et encourage les personnes à mobilité réduite. Les accommodements sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats qui participent à tous les aspects du processus de sélection.
WSP souscrit au principe de l'équité en matière d'emploi. Seules les candidatures retenues seront contactées.
WSP n'accepte pas les cv spontanés transmis par des agences. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez lire VEUILLEZ LIRE L'INTÉGRALITÉ DE LA POLITIQUE
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