Senior Highway Designer, Engineer

WSP in Canada; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Top 100 Employer in Canada

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Highway Designer/Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence strategic decisions on Ontario projects, based in Thunder Bay or Sudbury. You will ensure excellence on mobility infrastructure shaping generations, with opportunities to mentor and collaborate across disciplines.

You will apply OpenRoads, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D and project management tools to deliver design quality while managing schedules, budgets, and client relations in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering.
• 10-20+ years of highway/roadway design experience (MTO projects preferred).
• P. Eng or Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist designation.
• Proven experience with Design-Build/P3 projects.
• Deep knowledge of Ontario environmental standards and design manuals.
• Familiarity with OpenRoads, MTO CPS/HICO, and BIM (assets).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership: advise clients and internal teams from concept to completion.
• Lead high-impact highway projects from multi-lane freeways to advanced transportation systems.
• Champion innovation with cutting-edge design methods and digital solutions.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with senior leaders across disciplines.
• Lead technical delivery using OpenRoads, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, MS Project.
• Oversee design schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Build long-term client relationships and drive proposals.
• Review designs for compliance and excellence.
• Mentor junior staff and foster collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Client liaison

Education

Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Microsoft Project

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.

Step into a role where your expertise shapes the future of transportation. At WSP, we’re trusted to deliver some of Ontario’s most significant infrastructure projects. As a Senior Highway Designer/Engineer, you’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, influence strategic decisions, and ensure excellence on projects that define mobility for generations.

This is more than a job—it’s your opportunity to leave a legacy to join our Ontario Highway Design Team in one of our offices (Thunder Bay or Sudbury).

Your Impact

• Strategic Leadership: Be the trusted advisor for clients and internal teams, guiding projects from concept to completion.
• High-Impact Projects: Work on major infrastructure initiatives-from multi-lane freeways to advanced transportation systems that define the future of Canadian highways.
• Innovation Champion: Introduce cutting‑edge design methodologies and digital solutions to keep WSP at the forefront of the industry.
• Mentorship & Influence: Shape the next generation of engineers while collaborating with senior leaders across disciplines.
• Lead technical delivery of highway and drainage designs using advanced tools (OpenRoads, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, Microsoft Project)
• Oversee design schedules, budgets, and quality standards to ensure flawless execution
• Act as a liaison with clients, providing strategic input and building long‑term relationships
• Drive proposal development and contribute to WSP’s "Future Ready" initiatives
• Review and validate designs, ensuring compliance and excellence
• Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering
• 10-20+ years of experience in highway/roadway design (MTO projects preferred)
• P. Eng or Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist designation
• Proven experience with Design-Build/P3 projects
• Deep knowledge of Ontario environmental standards and design manuals
• Familiarity with OpenRoads, MTO CPS/HICO, and BIM (assets)
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently

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: $122 900 - $162 800

MB & ON: $112 100 - $154 400

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111 000 - $147 400

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.

About Us

Chez WSP, notre raison d’être est de façonner nos communautés pour faire progresser l’humanit.

C’est pourquoi nous rassemblons des personnes animées par la résolution de défis complexes — des ingénieur·e·s, des scientifiques, des conseiller·ère·s et des expert·e·s techniques guidé·e·s par une passion commune : redéfinir ce qui est possible et imaginer ce qui vient ensuite. Nous sommes des Visionniers et Visionnières.

En tant que l’une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels au monde, nous collaborons avec la clientèle dans les secteurs du transport, des infrastructures, de l’environnement, du bâtiment, de l’énergie, de l’eau, ainsi que des mines et métaux. Nous allions une connaissance approfondie des réalités locales à une perspective globale pour créer des solutions qui laissent une empreinte positive et durable.

Chez WSP, vous joindrez une communauté d’esprits brillants qui repoussent les limites chaque jour - grâce à leur expertise, leur créativité et leur volonté d’innover pour bâtir un avenir plus résilient et interconnecté. Ici, vos idées sont valorisées, votre développement est soutenu, et vous êtes encouragé·e à être pleinement vous-même. Nous donnons à notre personnel les moyens de collaborer entre disciplines, de remettre en question le statu quo et de façonner une carrière porteuse de sens.

Joignez‑vous à nous.

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