Highway Design Lead — Shape Future Mobility

WSP in Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Highway Designer/Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams on Ontario infrastructure projects, shaping mobility for generations. The role places you in our Ontario Highway Design Team with offices in Mississauga, Ottawa or Thornhill.

You will guide projects from concept to completion, introduce cutting-edge design methodologies, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with senior leaders across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering
• 10–20+ years of highway/roadway design experience (MTO projects preferred)
• P.Eng or Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist designation
• Proven experience with Design-Build/P3 projects
• Deep knowledge of Ontario environmental standards and design manuals
• Familiarity with OpenRoads, MTO CPS/HICO, and BIM (assets)
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of highway and drainage designs using OpenRoads, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D and MS Project
• Oversee design schedules, budgets and quality standards for flawless execution
• Act as a liaison with clients, providing strategic input and building long-term relationships
• Drive proposal development and contribute to WSP’s Future Ready initiatives
• Review and validate designs ensuring compliance and excellence
• Mentor junior staff and foster collaboration and innovation

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Microsoft Project

BIM

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Highway Designer/Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams on Ontario infrastructure projects, shaping mobility for generations. The role places you in our Ontario Highway Design Team with offices in Mississauga, Ottawa or Thornhill.

You will guide projects from concept to completion, introduce cutting-edge design methodologies, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with senior leaders across disciplines.