At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead highway design projects and mentor junior engineers while shaping Canada's transportation future.
- Company: WSP, a leading Canadian infrastructure firm committed to innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Attractive pay, flexible work options, wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Join a collaborative culture with outstanding career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on major infrastructure projects that define mobility for generations.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and 10-20+ years of highway design experience.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
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 (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.
Why choose WSP?
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
- Our Flexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
- A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
- Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- Outstanding career opportunities – we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
- A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
What you can expect to do here:
- 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.
What you’ll bring to WSP:
- 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.
Senior Highway Designer, Engineer in Mississauga employer: WSP
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