Pavement / Surfacing Engineer

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 69,400 - 102,500; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Pavement / Surfacing Engineer to deliver innovative, cost‑effective pavement solutions across Alberta and Western Canada, supporting key infrastructure projects.

You will deliver pavement designs and technical reports, analyze performance data with AASHTO 1993 and Mechanistic‑Empirical design, plan investigations, mentor junior staff, and strengthen client relationships across public and private sector projects.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation preferred.
• 5+ years of pavement engineering, pavement management, or related infrastructure fields.
• Strong knowledge of pavement design principles across flexible, rigid, composite, and gravel pavements.
• Proficiency with industry tools such as AASHTO 1993, Pavement ME, StreetPave, and SpectraPave.
• Experience with pavement performance assessment, including destructive and non-destructive testing.
• Working knowledge of Alberta Transportation standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pavement designs and technical reports that support safe, efficient infrastructure across Alberta and Western Canada.
• Contribute to pavement engineering projects with high-quality technical delivery.
• Analyse pavement performance data and apply AASHTO 1993 and Mechanistic‑Empirical design to inform decisions.
• Plan and execute pavement investigations, including condition surveys and interpretation of data.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to prepare proposals and support business growth.
• Mentor junior team members and foster technical excellence within the pavement team.
• Strengthen client relationships while supporting projects across public and private sectors.

Education

P.Eng. designation

Tools

AASHTO 1993

Pavement ME

StreetPave

SpectraPave

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Pavement / Surfacing Engineer to deliver innovative, cost‑effective pavement solutions across Alberta and Western Canada, supporting key infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pavement designs and technical reports that support safe, efficient, and long‑lasting transportation infrastructure across Alberta and Western Canada.
• Contribute to pavement engineering projects, ensuring high‑quality technical delivery aligned with client and regulatory expectations.
• Analyse pavement performance data and apply methodologies such as AASHTO 1993 and Mechanistic‑Empirical Design to inform design decisions.
• Plan and execute pavement investigations, including condition surveys and interpretation of FWD, IRI, rutting, and lifecycle data.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to prepare proposals and support the pursuit of new project opportunities.
• Mentor junior team members, contributing to capability development and fostering technical excellence within the pavement team.
• Strengthen client relationships while supporting business growth across public and private sector infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate field investigations including coring, borehole logging, and material sampling to inform design and rehabilitation strategies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline with a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation (APEGA or Engineers & Geoscientists BC).
• 5+ years of experience in pavement engineering, pavement management, or related infrastructure fields.
• Strong expertise in pavement design principles across flexible, rigid, composite, and gravel pavement structures.
• Proficiency with industry tools such as AASHTO 1993, Pavement ME, StreetPave, and SpectraPave.
• Experience with pavement performance assessment, including both destructive and non‑destructive testing methods.
• Working knowledge of construction materials, methods, and Alberta Transportation standards and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, and deliver high‑quality technical reports.
• Willingness to travel within Canada and work in a fast‑paced, collaborative consulting environment.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 – $102,500
MB & ON: $70,600 – $97,200
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $69,900 – $92,900

EEO Statement

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.