Civil Project Engineer - Aviation

WSP; Canada; On-site; CAD 81,100 - 118,900; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to coordinate and manage airport infrastructure projects. You will work on a range of critical projects from runways to de-icing facilities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This role requires an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. The position also offers competitive compensation between $81,100 and $118,900 based on location and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in Canada, ideally in aviation or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with TP312 5th Edition, ICAO, or FAA standards is an asset.
• Ability to manage deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design phases for airport infrastructure projects.
• Develop and review technical specifications and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical specifications development

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

Project scheduling tools

Job description

The Opportunity

Innovate and Lead – Join our Aviation team as a Civil Project Engineer and help deliver some of Canada’s most critical airport infrastructure projects. From runways and taxiways to airfield lighting and de-icing facilities, you’ll contribute to every stage of project development—concept through construction—while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions.

Your Impact

• Coordinate conceptual, functional, and detailed design phases for airport infrastructure projects.
• Develop and review technical specifications, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.
• Prepare engineering drawings, design reports, and presentation materials.
• Collaborate with internal teams, subconsultants, and project managers to ensure seamless delivery.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, supporting communication and issue resolution.
• Support quality assurance and quality control processes across design deliverables.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, including scope definition, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Analyze project schedules to track milestones and critical path activities.
• Perform field reviews and attend project sites to support design and construction activities.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible for registration in Ontario.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in Canada, ideally in aviation, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with TP312 5th Edition, ICAO, or FAA standards is an asset.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with project scheduling or modeling tools is an advantage.
• Ability to manage deadlines, adapt to shifting priorities, and work collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel to project/client sites as needed.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $89,800 – $118,900
MB & ON: $81,900 – $112,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $81,100 – $107,700

Disclosure

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.