Senior Highway Designer, Engineer

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The Opportunity

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?

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.

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.

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. Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). 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.