Senior Highway Designer, Engineer

Socket.dev

Mississauga

On-site

CAD 106,000 - 147,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Highway Designer/Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams on Ontario infrastructure projects, shaping mobility for generations. The role is based in Mississauga, Ottawa or Thornhill, and offers opportunity to influence design, deliver high-impact highways, and mentor engineers within a global, innovative environment.

Your impact includes leading technical delivery, coordinating schedules, budgets, and client relations while advancing digital design methods and Future

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Skills

Civil Engineering
Experience 10–20 yrs
P.Eng
Design-Build/P3
OpenRoads
MTO CPS/HICO
BIM
Leadership
Communication
Project management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

OpenRoads
MicroStation
Civil 3D
AutoCAD
Microsoft Project

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

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
Build the Future with Us

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 (Mississauga, Ottawa or Thornhill).

Why This Role Matters:
  • 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.
Your Impact
  • 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
Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $115 700 – $155 400

MB & ON: $105 500 – $147 400

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $104 500 – $140 700

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.

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

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.

Veuillez noter :

La santé et la sécurité sont des valeurs fondamentales et primordiales chez WSP. Compte tenu de l’importance de veiller les un·e·s sur les autres, il est attendu que vous respectiez en tout temps notre politique de Santé, sécurité et environnement (SSE), ainsi que les politiques SSE de la clientèle lorsque vous travaillez sur ses sites. Tous les détails ici.

Certaines fonctions critiques pour la sécurité comprennent du travail sur le terrain et peuvent impliquer des activités dans divers environnements, notamment dans des zones éloignées ou isolées, en travaillant seul·e ou par temps inclément (dans des conditions sécuritaires et raisonnables).

WSP accueille et encourage les candidatures de personnes en situation de handicap. Des mesures d’adaptation sont offertes sur demande pour toute personne participant à l’ensemble du processus de sélection.

WSP adhère aux principes d’équité en emploi. Seules les personnes retenues seront contactées.

WSP n’accepte pas les candidatures non sollicitées provenant d’agences de recrutement. Tous les détails ici.

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