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Senior Design Technician

@ WSP

Etobicoke, ON · Mississauga, ON

$40.17–$60.99/hrFull-time10+ years experience
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Overview

WSP is hiring a Senior Design Technician in Toronto for a collaborative civil design team on municipal infrastructure. The role supports civil drawings for roads, drainage and utilities using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with quality checks and revisions. It is a full-time position paid $42.07 to $57.41 per hour in Ontario.

Pay:

$40.17–$60.99 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare civil drawings for municipal roads, drainage and utilities
  • Develop AutoCAD and Civil 3D models from engineering direction
  • Update drawing packages and project documentation
  • Incorporate feedback from engineers and designers
  • Support quantity take-offs and basic design tasks

Requirements summary:

  • Diploma in civil engineering technology or related field
  • 10+ years of drafting experience, preferably structural infrastructure
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D
  • Familiarity with grading, servicing and roadworks
  • Strong attention to detail

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Employer posting date
2026-07-13
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience10+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyCivil Engineering Technology
Perks mentionedFlexible hours

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Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? 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

Kickstart your career in municipal engineering by joining a collaborative civil design team in Toronto. In this Senior drafting support role, you’ll contribute to the development of infrastructure that supports growing communities while building your technical skills alongside experienced engineers and designers.

Your Impact

  • Support the preparation of civil engineering drawings for municipal infrastructure projects including roads, drainage, and utilities
  • Assist in developing AutoCAD and Civil 3D models and drawings based on engineering direction
  • Contribute to the accuracy and quality of design deliverables through careful drafting and revisions
  • Update drawing packages and maintain organized project documentation throughout the design process
  • Collaborate with engineers and designers to incorporate feedback and refine designs
  • Support quantity take-offs and basic design tasks to aid project delivery
  • Learn and apply municipal standards, regulations, and best practices in design work
  • Contribute to a team culture focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in drafting preferably in structural infrastructure
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D
  • Familiarity with basic civil design concepts such as grading, servicing, and roadworks
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality drawings
  • Eagerness to learn, grow, and develop technical skills in a supportive team environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Exposure to BC municipal standards or consulting environments is considered an asset

Why Choose WSP?

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.
#WeAreWSP

Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $44.36 - $60.99 per hour
MB & ON: $42.07 – $57.41 per hour
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $40.17 - $55.23 per hour

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, 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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here.

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. Full details here.

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