WSP

Intermediate Highway Designer, Engineer

WSP$81K — $112K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering
  • 5-10 years of experience in highway/roadway design, preferably MTO projects
  • P.Eng or Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist designation (preferred)
  • Experience with Design-Build/P3 projects (a plus)
  • Knowledge of Ontario environmental standards and design manuals
  • Familiarity with OpenRoads and MTO CPS/HICO (preferred)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical delivery for highway and drainage system design
  • Participate in site visits to assess and document conditions
  • Prepare alignments, cost estimates, and technical reports
  • Coordinate across disciplines for seamless project execution
  • Develop project plans, schedules, and construction timelines
  • Contribute to proposal development and innovation initiatives
  • Review designs for accuracy and compliance
  • Mentor junior team members for professional growth
  • Engage with clients during technical meetings and presentations

Benefits

  • Supportive and dynamic work environment
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
  • Exposure to complex projects and top-tier professionals
  • Career advancement and mentorship opportunities
  • Involvement in innovative 'Future Ready' initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description

The 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 (Thunder Bay or Sudbury)

Your Impact
  • 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


The skills that set you apart
  • 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

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89 800 - $118 900
MB & ON: $81 900 - $112 800
NB, NL, NS, PE & 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.

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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