Senior Civil Design Technician — Shape Resilient Infrastructure

WSP in Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Civil Design Technician to transform complex civil and environmental concepts into constructible designs. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to design infrastructure supporting resilient communities across Canada, including BC, Alberta, and Ontario, while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will interpret survey data, develop Civil 3D models, and lead drawing packages with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 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 Plant 3D, Revit, ReCap, Vulcan, MinePlan, Global Mapper, Surfer, gINT, OpenGround, MicroStation, Autodesk Construction Cloud is an asset.
• Fluency in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Civil 3D

CAD standards

Excel data manipulation

Education

Diploma or CAD certificate

Tools

Plant 3D

Revit

ReCap

Vulcan

MinePlan

Global Mapper

Surfer

gINT

OpenGround

MicroStation

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Civil Design Technician to transform complex civil and environmental concepts into constructible designs. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to design infrastructure supporting resilient communities across Canada, including BC, Alberta, and Ontario, while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will interpret survey data, develop Civil 3D models, and lead drawing packages with minimal supervision.