Lead Designer, Design Support

WSP in Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada seeks a Senior Civil Design Technician to transform complex civil concepts into constructible designs. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams to design resilient infrastructure across Canada, including Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, and the GTA.

You will lead drafting on large projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure CAD standards and safety policies are followed on site and in the office.

Qualifications

• Diploma or CAD certificate with 8+ years of civil, environmental, or related drafting/design experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret topographic survey data, field notes, and engineering inputs to produce accurate, high‑quality civil design drawings.

Skills

Civil drafting & design

CAD standards & QA

Topographic data interpretation

Excel data manipulation

Mentoring/leadership

Collaboration across teams

Education

CAD certificate or diploma

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revit

ReCap

Vulcan

MicroStation

Job description

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

Shape the World Around You

As a Senior Civil Design Technician, you will play a critical role in transforming complex civil and environmental concepts into constructible realities. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will help design infrastructure that supports resilient communities across British Columbia (Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria), Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton), or Ontario (GTA)—bringing purpose, precision, and impact to every project.

Your Impact

• Interpret topographic survey data, field notes, and engineering inputs to produce accurate, high‑quality civil design drawings.
• Develop and manage advanced Civil 3D models that support design analysis and infrastructure layouts.
• Lead drafting and design components on large, multidisciplinary projects while ensuring compliance with WSP CAD standards and quality processes.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and project managers to deliver complete, coordinated design packages.
• Mentor junior and intermediate designers, strengthening technical capability and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Integrate WSP’s Life‑Saving Rules into daily work, prioritizing safety in both office and field environments.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Diploma or CAD certificate with 8+ years of civil, environmental, or related drafting/design experience.
• Minimum 8 years of hands‑on Civil 3D experience, with a strong commitment to CAD standards and quality control.
• Proven ability to prepare complete drawing packages using survey data, client information, and field notes with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical skills, including advanced calculations and data manipulation in Excel to support engineering workflows.
• Experience with additional tools such as Plant 3D, Revit, ReCap, Vulcan, MinePlan, Global Mapper, Surfer, gINT, OpenGround, MicroStation, Autodesk Construction Cloud is considered an asset.
• Fluency in French is an asset.

Why Choose WSP?

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

• 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 prioritize the balance in yours. #WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 – $138,000

MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 – $124,900

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Join WSP and help redefine what’s possible—for communities, clients, and your career.

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.

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.