Design Manager - Aviation

WSP USA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Toronto seeks an experienced Design Manager – Aviation to lead civil design for airport projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of civil design experience, particularly in airport infrastructure, and will be responsible for mentoring junior staff and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits package

Virtual healthcare

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in civil design, preferably with airport exposure.
• Strong technical skills in grading, drainage, utilities, and site development.
• P.Eng. licensure in Canada or Canadian C.E.T./A.Sc.T. designation.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design for airport projects.
• Coordinate with airfield electrical and pavement specialists.
• Review design work for compliance with aviation standards.

Skills

Civil design

Mentorship

Team coordination

Technical problem-solving

Proficiency in Civil 3D

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AviPLAN Pro

Job description

The Opportunity:

WSP Canada’s Aviation team is growing and has an opportunity for an experienced Design Manager – Aviation with a strong civil engineering background—either a Senior Civil Engineering Technologist or a Civil Engineer experienced in airport and airfield infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who excels in hands‑on civil design, enjoys guiding multidisciplinary design teams, and is passionate about mentoring junior and intermediate staff.

In this position, you will lead civil design for airport projects while coordinating with specialists in airfield electrical, pavements, and airport planning. You will play a key role in developing integrated, constructible, and compliant solutions that support the safe and efficient operation of airports across Canada and internationally.

Why choose WSP?

• A Canadian success story - we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we’re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive and employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here:

• Lead and produce civil design for airfield and airport infrastructure, including grading, drainage, airside geometry, utilities, and site development.
• Coordinate closely with design leads from other disciplines—airfield electrical, pavements, airport planning—to ensure cohesive and technically integrated project delivery.
• Review design work and technical documents to ensure compliance with applicable aviation standards (e.g., TP312, FAA, ICAO) and WSP quality expectations.
• Support project managers by contributing to design schedules, work plans, technical reviews, risk management, and quality assurance processes.
• Provide hands‑on technical design support, helping solve complex design issues and advancing project deliverables.
• Mentor, train, and support junior and intermediate civil designers, fostering skill development and high‑quality production within the team.
• Participate in internal and external design reviews, client meetings, and coordination workshops.
• Contribute to proposals, design briefs, reports, and presentations as needed.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

You may be a Senior Civil Engineering Technologist, a Civil Engineer, or a hybrid of both—what matters most is your aviation design experience and leadership capability.

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in civil design, preferably with significant exposure to airport or airfield engineering.
• Strong technical skills in grading, drainage, utilities, and site development; experience with airfield layouts and geometric design is a strong asset.
• Experience coordinating work with multiple design disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior and intermediate staff.
• Proficiency with civil design software (e.g., Civil 3D, AviPLAN Pro) and strong understanding of CAD/BIM production workflows.
• Familiarity with aviation standards such as Transport Canada TP312, FAA, and ICAO.
• For engineers: P.Eng. licensure in Canada; For technologists: Canadian C.E.T. or A.Sc.T. designation (or eligibility) is an asset.