Intermediate Highway Designer, Engineer

WSP in Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Mississauga is seeking an Intermediate Highway Designer/Engineer. In this role, you will design highways, conduct site visits, prepare technical documents, and collaborate with various teams. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience in roadway design, holds a degree in Civil Engineering, and possesses strong communication skills. The position offers attractive pay, flexible work options, and a dynamic corporate culture.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in highway/roadway design (MTO projects preferred).
• P.Eng or Certified Technician/Technologist designation (an asset).
• Knowledge of Ontario environmental standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful design of highways and drainage systems.
• Participate in site visits to assess conditions.
• Prepare alignments, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Coordinate design inputs from multiple teams.
• Develop level-of-effort estimates and design schedules.
• Review designs for compliance and accuracy.
• Guide junior team members and support their growth.

Skills

Highway design experience

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenROADS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

AutoTurn

Job description

The Opportunity

Looking for the next big step in your engineering journey? At WSP, we empower our people to grow, innovate, and lead. As an Intermediate Highway Designer/Engineer, you’ll take ownership of complex projects, collaborate with top-tier professionals, and gain exposure to cutting‑edge technologies. This is your chance to shape the future of transportation while advancing your career in a supportive, dynamic environment in our Ontario Highway Design Team. You may work from one of our offices in Mississauga, Ottawa or Thornhill.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• 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 and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey.

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

What You Can Expect To Do Here

• Lead Technical Delivery: Ensure the successful design of highways and drainage systems using advanced tools like OpenROADS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, AutoTurn, and more.
• Field Engagement: Participate in site visits to assess and document existing conditions.
• Design & Analysis: Prepare alignments, geometrics, cost estimates, quantity calculations, technical reports, and memos.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Coordinate design inputs from multiple teams for seamless project execution.
• Project Planning: Develop level‑of‑effort estimates, contribute to design schedules, and assist with construction timelines.
• Proposal Support: Provide input for proposals and contribute to innovation and “Future Ready” initiatives.
• Quality Assurance: Review and check designs and drawings for accuracy and compliance.
• Mentorship: Guide and support junior team members to foster growth and excellence.
• Client Interaction: Attend technical meetings, prepare presentations, and document meeting minutes.

What You’ll Bring To WSP

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience in highway/roadway design (MTO projects preferred).
• P.Eng or Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist designation (an asset).
• Experience with Design‑Build/P3 projects (an asset).
• Knowledge of Ontario environmental standards, guidelines, and design manuals.
• Familiarity with OpenROADS and MTO CPS/HICO (an asset).
• BIM experience (an asset).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Valid G driver’s license (an asset).

About WSP

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Our mission is to ensure the sustainability of our cities and environments.

Our team counts over 65,000 members worldwide. In Canada alone, we have more than 12,000 people working across all sectors – from environmental sanitation to urban planning, from iconic building engineering to the delivery of sustainable transportation networks. We find new ways to extract essential resources and develop renewable energy sources for the future.

We place great value on our employees and reputation. We work locally, but with an international reach. We are future‑oriented and challenge the status quo. We foster collaboration in all that we do. We support an autonomous and empowering culture.

Health and safety are absolutely essential to WSP. Because safety is vital, you must comply with our Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policy at all times, and with the client HSE policy when applicable.

Jobs that require field work and are subject to safety are conditional on candidates being able to perform key physical tasks as described in the job posting and during the interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, remote or isolated areas, alone, and in adverse weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

We use gender‑neutral language. WSP welcomes and encourages people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP subscribes to the principles of employment equity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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