WSP

Pavement / Surfacing Engineer

WSP$77K — $102K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline with P.Eng. designation
  • 5+ years of pavement engineering or related experience
  • Strong expertise in various pavement design principles
  • Proficiency in industry tools like AASHTO 1993 and Pavement ME
  • Experience with pavement performance assessments including destructive testing
  • Knowledge of construction materials and Alberta Transportation standards
  • Excellent communication skills for delivering technical reports

Responsibilities

  • Deliver innovative pavement designs and technical reports
  • Contribute to compliance with client and regulatory expectations on projects
  • Analyze performance data using AASHTO 1993 and Mechanistic-Empirical Design methodologies
  • Plan and execute pavement investigations and condition surveys
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for project proposals
  • Mentor junior team members to enhance technical excellence
  • Strengthen client relationships to support business growth
  • Coordinate field investigations to inform design strategies

Benefits

  • Collaborative and high-performing work environment
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop junior engineers
  • Engagement in impactful infrastructure projects across Western Canada
  • Chance to improve technical skills in a supportive team setting
  • Flexible travel opportunities across Canada
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us

Shape the durability, performance, and sustainability of critical transportation infrastructure across Western Canada. As a Pavement / Surfacing Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering innovative, cost-effective pavement solutions while contributing to some of the region's most impactful infrastructure projects. Working alongside experts in a collaborative and high-performing environment, you will help strengthen WSP's reputation as a leader in pavement engineering.

Your Impact
  • Deliver pavement designs and technical reports that support safe, efficient, and long-lasting transportation infrastructure across Alberta and Western Canada.
  • Contribute to pavement engineering projects, ensuring high-quality technical delivery aligned with client and regulatory expectations.
  • Analyse pavement performance data and apply methodologies such as AASHTO 1993 and Mechanistic-Empirical Design to inform design decisions.
  • Plan and execute pavement investigations, including condition surveys and interpretation of FWD, IRI, rutting, and lifecycle data.
  • Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to prepare proposals and support the pursuit of new project opportunities.
  • Mentor junior team members, contributing to capability development and fostering technical excellence within the pavement team.
  • Strengthen client relationships while supporting business growth across public and private sector infrastructure projects.
  • Coordinate field investigations including coring, borehole logging, and material sampling to inform design and rehabilitation strategies.


The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline with a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation (APEGA or Engineers & Geoscientists BC).
  • 5+ years of experience in pavement engineering, pavement management, or related infrastructure fields.
  • Strong expertise in pavement design principles across flexible, rigid, composite, and gravel pavement structures.
  • Proficiency with industry tools such as AASHTO 1993, Pavement ME, StreetPave, and SpectraPave.
  • Experience with pavement performance assessment, including both destructive and non-destructive testing methods.
  • Working knowledge of construction materials, methods, and Alberta Transportation standards and specifications.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, and deliver high-quality technical reports.
  • Willingness to travel within Canada and work in a fast-paced, collaborative consulting environment.


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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

Ready to shape the future of transportation infrastructure? Join a team where your expertise drives meaningful impact across communities and industries. Apply today and help deliver smarter, more resilient pavement solutions across Western Canada.

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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