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Intermediate Highway Designer, Engineer

  • 6925 Century Ave, Mississauga, ON, L5N 7K2, Canada

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What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

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 (Mississauga, Ottawa or Thornhill). 

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

  • 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: $84 500 – $113 500
MB & ON: $77 100 – $107 700
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $76 300 – $102 800

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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What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

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 (Mississauga, Ottawa or Thornhill). 

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: $84 500 – $113 500
MB & ON: $77 100 – $107 700
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $76 300 – $102 800

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.


Chez WSP, notre raison d’être est de façonner nos communautés pour faire progresser l’humanité.

C’est pourquoi nous rassemblons des personnes animées par la résolution de défis complexes - des ingénieur·e·s, des scientifiques, des conseiller·ère·s et des expert·e·s techniques guidé·e·s par une passion commune : redéfinir ce qui est possible et imaginer ce qui vient ensuite. Nous sommes des Visionniers et Visionnières.

En tant que l’une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels au monde, nous collaborons avec la clientèle dans les secteurs du transport, des infrastructures, de l’environnement, du bâtiment, de l’énergie, de l’eau, ainsi que des mines et métaux. Nous allions une connaissance approfondie des réalités locales à une perspective globale pour créer des solutions qui laissent une empreinte positive et durable.

Chez WSP, vous joindrez une communauté d’esprits brillants qui repoussent les limites chaque jour - grâce à leur expertise, leur créativité et leur volonté d’innover pour bâtir un avenir plus résilient et interconnecté. Ici, vos idées sont valorisées, votre développement est soutenu, et vous êtes encouragé·e à être pleinement vous-même. Nous donnons à notre personnel les moyens de collaborer entre disciplines, de remettre en question le statu quo et de façonner une carrière porteuse de sens.

Joignez-vous à nous.


Veuillez noter :

La santé et la sécurité sont des valeurs fondamentales et primordiales chez WSP. Compte tenu de l’importance de veiller les un·e·s sur les autres, il est attendu que vous respectiez en tout temps notre politique de Santé, sécurité et environnement (SSE), ainsi que les politiques SSE de la clientèle lorsque vous travaillez sur ses sites. Tous les détails ici.

Certaines fonctions critiques pour la sécurité comprennent du travail sur le terrain et peuvent impliquer des activités dans divers environnements, notamment dans des zones éloignées ou isolées, en travaillant seul·e ou par temps inclément (dans des conditions sécuritaires et raisonnables).

WSP accueille et encourage les candidatures de personnes en situation de handicap. Des mesures d’adaptation sont offertes sur demande pour toute personne participant à l’ensemble du processus de sélection.

WSP adhère aux principes d’équité en emploi. Seules les personnes retenues seront contactées.

WSP n’accepte pas les candidatures non sollicitées provenant d’agences de recrutement. Tous les détails ici.
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Responsibilities

The role involves leading the technical design of highways and drainage systems while coordinating across disciplines to ensure project success. You will also be responsible for mentoring junior staff, managing project schedules, and engaging in field visits to assess site conditions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in Civil Engineering and possess 5–10 years of experience in highway or roadway design. Familiarity with Ontario environmental standards and design software such as OpenRoads and AutoCAD is highly preferred.

Skills

  • Highway design
  • Roadway design
  • OpenRoads
  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • Civil 3D
  • AutoTurn
  • Drainage systems
  • Project management
  • Technical reporting
  • Cost estimation
  • Quantity calculations
  • BIM
  • MTO CPS/HICO
  • Design-Build
  • P3 projects

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Transportation
  • Construction
  • Consulting
  • Energy

Keywords

  • Highway design
  • Civil engineering
  • OpenRoads
  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • Civil 3D
  • AutoTurn
  • Drainage systems
  • MTO
  • Design-Build
  • P3
  • BIM
  • CPS/HICO
  • Project management
  • Technical delivery
  • Cost estimation
  • Quantity surveying
  • Infrastructure
  • Transportation
  • Engineering design
  • Quality assurance
  • Mentorship
  • Field engagement
  • Environmental standards
  • Design manuals

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