At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Civil 3D design projects that shape communities and mentor future talent.
- Company: Join WSP, a top Canadian employer dedicated to innovation and community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with limitless career opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on infrastructure while collaborating with industry leaders.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in Civil 3D design and strong mentoring skills required.
The predicted salary is between 89800 - 118900 $ per year.
The Opportunity
Bring your expertise in Civil 3D design leadership to projects that help shape communities throughout British Columbia and beyond. Based in our Kamloops office, you'll serve as a senior technical resource within our Civil Infrastructure team, driving design excellence, advancing standards, mentoring future talent, and enabling the successful delivery of increasingly complex projects. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on project quality, technical innovation, and team development while working alongside industry-leading professionals.
Your Impact
- Lead the development and delivery of complex Civil 3D models, drawings, and design packages for a variety of civil infrastructure projects.
- Establish and oversee project setup requirements, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and alignment with corporate standards.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance Civil 3D templates, standards, and design resources that improve project delivery across teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing workflow enhancements and design automation opportunities.
- Mentor, coach, and support junior designers and technologists, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.
- Perform QA/QC reviews of models, drawings, and deliverables to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
- Act as a key liaison between engineers and design staff, helping to coordinate technical direction and resolve complex design challenges.
- Serve as a trusted senior technical resource, providing guidance on best practices, design standards, and advanced Civil 3D applications.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Design, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of extensive experience developing and delivering complex Civil 3D designs within municipal, transportation, land development, or civil infrastructure environments.
- Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D, including surface modeling, corridors, grading, pipe networks, data shortcuts, and project setup.
- Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining CAD standards, templates, and workflow processes.
- Strong understanding of design coordination, drawing production, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
- Proven ability to mentor and develop junior technologists, technicians, and design staff.
- Experience conducting detailed QA/QC reviews and implementing quality management best practices.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to bridge technical discussions between engineers, project managers, and design teams.
Why Choose WSP?
- 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.
Ready to Lead What's Next?
Bring your Civil 3D expertise, technical leadership, and passion for design excellence to a team where your knowledge will influence projects, people, and processes. Join WSP in Kamloops and help shape the future of infrastructure through innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
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. 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.
Senior Design Technologist in Kamloops employer: WSP Canada
WSP is an exceptional employer that empowers its employees to shape the future of healthcare environments in Vancouver. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, WSP offers a supportive work culture where your ideas are valued and your career can flourish. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in communities while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
