Drafter, Highway Design

WSP; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a detail-oriented CAD Technician to join our Ontario Highway Design Team with base office in Mississauga, Thornhill, or Ottawa. You will contribute to multidisciplinary highway design projects ranging from two-lane roads to multi-lane freeways.

You will work with software such as InRoads, OpenRoads, MicroStation, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and ORD, coordinate with teams, and ensure drawings meet current standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Architectural Technology.
• Work experience in highway/roadway design is required.
• Familiarity with SharePoint for project collaboration is expected.
• BIM experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and maintain detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for highways, bridges, and municipal projects using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or ORD.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure drawings reflect the most current information and standards.
• Maintain drawing standards, file naming conventions, and folder structures for efficient delivery.
• Conduct quality control reviews to ensure technical compliance with client and regulatory standards.
• Support digital terrain modeling and integration of survey data as required.
• Upload and manage large CAD files on SharePoint, ProjectWise, Autodesk Construction Cloud or other platforms.

Skills

Highway design experience

BIM experience

SharePoint familiarity

Effective communication

Education

Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology / Architectural Technology

Tools

InRoads

OpenRoads

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

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

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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.
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The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

WSP is currently seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative CAD Technician to join our Ontario Highway Design Team with their base office in one of three locations (Ottawa, Thornhill, or Mississauga). The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of multidiscipline highway design projects (ranging from low traffic volume two lane secondary highways to high traffic volume multi-lane freeways).

Your Impact

Be trained in all aspects of the technical delivery of highway and drainage designs, including design software such as but not limited to; InRoads, OpenRoads, MicroStation, Project Wise, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, AutoTurn, Microsoft Project, Excel, BIM Software (Navisworks, Dynamo, Power BI) etc.

Prepare, revise, and maintain detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for highways, bridges, and municipal infrastructure projects using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or ORD.

Coordinate with project teams to ensure all drawings reflect the most current information and standards.

Maintain drawing standards, file naming conventions, and folder structures for efficient project delivery.

Conduct quality control reviews to ensure technical compliance and adherence to client and regulatory standards.

Support digital terrain modeling and integration of survey data as required.

Upload and manage large CAD files on SharePoint, ProjectWise, Autodesk Construction Cloud or other project collaboration platforms.

Respond to requests for information and provide timely updates to project managers and external partners.

Participate in internal and external design meetings, providing technical input and ensuring alignment across disciplines.

Implement feedback from project reviews and client comments to continuously improve deliverables.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, or a related field

Work experience in highway/roadway design

Familiarity with project collaboration tools such as SharePoint

BIM experience is an asset

Registered with OACETT is an asset

An intent to be a Certified Engineering Technician and/or Technologist in Ontario as soon as you are eligible

Effective Communication and interpersonal skills

A team player with a willingness to collaborate and help others

Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving digital technologies and methodologies

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines

Valid G Driver’s license is an asset

Compensation

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

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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Job Info

• Job Identification 96289
• Posting Date 09/25/2026, 04:46 PM

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

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Please Note

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.