Junior Highway Designer in Mississauga

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The Opportunity

At WSP, we design infrastructure that improves mobility and enhances communities. We’re looking for a passionate recent graduate to join our Ontario Highway Design Team in one of our offices (Mississauga, Ottawa or Thornhill). You’ll work on diverse projects—from low-volume secondary highways to high-capacity multi-lane freeways—making a real impact on transportation across Canada.

Your Impact

• Comprehensive Training & Mentorship: Learn all aspects of highway and drainage design using cutting-edge tools like InRoads, OpenRoads, MicroStation, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, AutoTurn, BIM software (Navisworks, Dynamo, Power BI), and more.
• Field Experience: Participate in site visits to observe and document existing conditions.
• Hands-On Design Work: Prepare technical analyses, alignments, geometrics, cost estimates, quantity calculations, reports, and technical memos.
• Innovative Design Solutions: Develop designs based on planning strategies and pre-engineering studies.
• Collaborative Environment: Attend technical meetings, prepare presentations, and contribute to team discussions.
• Quality Assurance: Review and check designs and drawings to ensure top-quality deliverables.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A university degree in Engineering (Civil preferred).
• Some experience in highway/roadway design (an asset), ideally on MTO projects.
• Intent to register as a Professional Engineer in Ontario when eligible.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Adaptability to evolving digital technologies and methodologies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• A valid G driver’s license (an asset).

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $66,700 – $88,400
MB & ON: $60,900 – $83,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $60,300 – $80,000

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.

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.