WSP

Designer, Land Development

WSP$70K — $97K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in civil engineering from an accredited university or college
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience in civil engineering design or land development
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with PowerPoint and Project is a plus
  • Ability to interpret technical information and communicate clearly in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Valid Ontario driver’s license is an asset for field assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute civil design solutions within multidisciplinary teams
  • Produce comprehensive engineering drawings at various stages of project development
  • Design infrastructure solutions for sustainable community development
  • Prepare technical reports and project documentation
  • Collaborate in project planning and adhere to client commitments
  • Develop presentations and contribute field observations for design verification.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for growth within a collaborative and innovative team
  • Exposure to a variety of land development projects across Ontario
  • Focus on creating sustainable and resilient communities
  • Hands-on experience in both greenfield and brownfield developments
  • Engagement in multidisciplinary collaboration for diverse project outcomes
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Shape Something Different - You're not just looking for another job - you want to shape something. This is your chance to make an impact as a Civil Designer with a team that thrives on curiosity, connection, and collaboration.

Based in one of our Greater Toronto Area offices and reporting to the Land Development Manager, you'll contribute to preliminary and detailed civil design and project coordination for greenfield, brownfield, and infill land development projects across Ontario, with a particular focus on the Greater Toronto Area. This opportunity offers broad design exposure and a strong foundation for continued career growth within WSP's Land Development team.
Your Impact
  • Contribute civil design solutions within collaborative, multidisciplinary teams delivering complex land development projects.
  • Produce concept, preliminary, detailed, tender, construction, and as-constructed drawings, including plans and profiles, sections, and details.
  • Design practical infrastructure solutions that support resilient, connected, and sustainable communities across Ontario.
  • Prepare clear technical reports, contract documents, and project records that support informed decisions and quality delivery.
  • Collaborate in project planning and coordination to help teams meet client commitments, schedules, and project objectives.
  • Develop presentation materials and proposals, and contribute field observations that connect design intent with real-world conditions.
The Skills That Set You Apart
  • A degree in civil engineering from an accredited university or college, supported by coursework in urban water systems, municipal infrastructure, construction engineering, hydrology, and transportation or transit.
  • Ideally, 1-3 years of relevant experience supporting civil engineering design or land development projects.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, with the ability to contribute to accurate engineering drawings and design packages, is an asset.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Project is an asset.
  • Ability to interpret technical information, coordinate details, and communicate design considerations clearly in a multidisciplinary project environment.
  • Readiness to complete field assignments as required; a valid Ontario driver's licence is an asset.
Compensation
  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 - $102,500
  • MB & ON: $70,600 - $97,200
  • NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $69,900 - $92,900

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.
Turn Plans into Places People Call Home

Bring your civil design perspective to land development projects that shape how communities grow across Ontario. Help transform thoughtful plans into future-ready neighbourhoods.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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54,000 employees
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Founded
1959

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