WSP

Senior Highway Designer, Engineer

WSP$112K — $154K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical delivery of highway and drainage designs using advanced tools
  • Oversee design schedules, budgets, and quality standards
  • Act as a liaison with clients, providing strategic input and building relationships
  • Drive proposal development and contribute to WSP's 'Future Ready' initiatives
  • Review and validate designs for compliance and excellence
  • Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation

Benefits

  • Culture of inclusion and belonging
  • Flexible work policy promoting work-life balance
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Collaborative culture with supportive colleagues
  • Comprehensive employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and wellness platform
Full Job Description
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.


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.

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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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1959

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