Highways/Roads Engineer

BCtechjobs; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Transportation Engineer to contribute to highway and roadway design for projects across British Columbia. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical engineering solutions that support safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation networks.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, P.Eng. eligibility in BC, and 5+ years of relevant experience, with AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency and knowledge of TAC/MMCD standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional engineer registration in BC or eligible to obtain.
• 5+ years of highway/roadway design experience.
• Strong knowledge of roadway geometry and alignments.
• Familiarity with TAC, BC TAC supplements and MMCD standards.
• Experience preparing drawings, specs, reports and cost estimates.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D expertise.
• Understanding of complete streets and active transport.
• BRT design experience is an asset.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple tasks.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare highway and roadway designs from conceptual development through detailed design.
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway geometry, grading, drainage and related transportation design elements.
• Produce engineering calculations, technical reports, design drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
• Apply applicable design criteria, standards and project requirements.
• Coordinate design inputs with civil, structural, environmental, geotechnical and other disciplines.
• Support project delivery by tracking assigned tasks, schedules, budgets and technical requirements.
• Participate in site visits, field reviews and construction support activities as required.
• Contribute to technical discussions with clients, agencies, contractors and project partners.

Skills

Civil Engineering degree

Professional engineer registration

5+ years highway design

Roadway geometry

TAC/BC MMCD knowledge

Engineering calculations

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Complete streets/active transport

BRT design experience

Multidisciplinary coordination

Driver's license/travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

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

Design What Comes Next

Put your highways and transportation engineering experience to work on infrastructure that connects communities across British Columbia. You'll contribute to the planning and design of highway and roadway projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and develop practical engineering solutions that support safe, reliable and sustainable transportation networks.

Your Impact

• Prepare highway and roadway designs from conceptual development through detailed design.
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway geometry, grading, drainage and related transportation design elements.
• Produce engineering calculations, technical reports, design drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
• Apply applicable design criteria, technical standards and project requirements to your work.
• Coordinate design inputs with civil, structural, environmental, geotechnical and other project disciplines.
• Support project delivery by tracking assigned tasks, schedules, budgets and technical requirements.
• Participate in site visits, field reviews and construction support activities as required.
• Contribute to technical discussions with clients, agencies, contractors and project partners.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Professional engineering registration in British Columbia, or eligibility to obtain registration
• 5+ years of relevant experience in highway, roadway or transportation infrastructure design and project delivery.
• Working knowledge of roadway geometry, alignment design, grading, drainage and transportation engineering principles.
• Strong knowledge of TAC, BC Supplement to TAC design guidelines and MMCD standards.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and cost estimates.
• High level of expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
• Understanding of complete streets and active transportation design principles
• BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) design experience is an asset.
• Ability to coordinate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams and manage multiple technical assignments.
• A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to client and project sites when required.

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritise the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $92,000 - $121,900

MB & ON: $84,000 - $115,600

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $83,100 - $110,400

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

Bring your transportation engineering experience to projects that improve how people and communities move across British Columbia. Join WSP and continue building your technical expertise while contributing to infrastructure with a lasting local impact.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.

Join us.

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 .