Designer, Land Development

WSP in Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Civil Designer based in the Greater Toronto Area to contribute to preliminary and detailed civil design for greenfield, brownfield, and infill land development projects across Ontario. Reporting to the Land Development Manager, you will work in multidisciplinary teams to produce plans, profiles, sections, and design packages, and coordinate project activities.

This role offers broad design exposure, career growth within WSP, and the chance to shape resilient

Qualifications

• A degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• 1–3 years of relevant civil engineering/design experience.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D; asset.
• Proficiency with MS Word/Excel; PowerPoint/Project an asset.
• Ontario driver's licence is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute civil design solutions within multidisciplinary teams on land development projects.
• Produce concept through as-constructed drawings including plans, profiles, sections and details.
• Design infrastructure for resilient, sustainable communities in Ontario.
• Prepare technical reports, contract documents, and project records.
• Collaborate in project planning and coordination to meet client commitments and schedules.
• Develop presentation materials and proposals, and connect design intent with site conditions.

Skills

Interpretation of technical data

Coordination

Communication

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible?
With us, you can. You want

What if you could redefine what's possible?

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

Shape Something Different — You're not just looking for another job – you want to shape something. This is your chance to make an impact as a Civil Designer with a team that thrives on curiosity, connection, and collaboration.

Based in one of our Greater Toronto Area offices and reporting to the Land Development Manager, you'll contribute to preliminary and detailed civil design and project coordination for greenfield, brownfield, and infill land development projects across Ontario, with a particular focus on the Greater Toronto Area. This opportunity offers broad design exposure and a strong foundation for continued career growth within WSP's Land Development team.

Your Impact

• Contribute civil design solutions within collaborative, multidisciplinary teams delivering complex land development projects.
• Produce concept, preliminary, detailed, tender, construction, and as-constructed drawings, including plans and profiles, sections, and details.
• Design practical infrastructure solutions that support resilient, connected, and sustainable communities across Ontario.
• Prepare clear technical reports, contract documents, and project records that support informed decisions and quality delivery.
• Collaborate in project planning and coordination to help teams meet client commitments, schedules, and project objectives.
• Develop presentation materials and proposals, and contribute field observations that connect design intent with real-world conditions.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A degree in civil engineering from an accredited university or college, supported by coursework in urban water systems, municipal infrastructure, construction engineering, hydrology, and transportation or transit.
• Ideally, 1–3 years of relevant experience supporting civil engineering design or land development projects.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, with the ability to contribute to accurate engineering drawings and design packages, is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Project is an asset.
• Ability to interpret technical information, coordinate details, and communicate design considerations clearly in a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Readiness to complete field assignments as required; a valid Ontario driver's licence is an asset.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

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