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Senior Highway Designer, Engineer

@ WSP

Mississauga, ON · Ottawa, ON · Thornhill, ON

Full-time10+ years experienceBilingual
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Overview

WSP is hiring a Senior Highway Designer/Engineer to lead highway and drainage design on major Ontario infrastructure projects, based in Mississauga, Ottawa or Thornhill. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, client liaison and proposal work, with full-time employment and a salary band of $105,500 to $147,400 for Ontario. Requirements include a civil engineering degree or diploma, 10 to 20+ years of highway design experience and a P.Eng or technologist designation.

Responsibilities:

  • Diriger la conception technique des routes et du drainage
  • Superviser les échéanciers, budgets et normes de qualité
  • Servir de conseiller auprès des clients
  • Mentorer le personnel junior

Requirements summary:

  • Diplôme ou diplôme d'études collégiales en génie civil
  • 10 à 20+ ans d'expérience en conception routière (projets MTO privilégiés)
  • Désignation P.Eng ou technologue certifié
  • Expérience en projets design-build ou P3
  • Connaissance des normes environnementales de l'Ontario

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-18
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience10+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish, French
Licences & certificationsP.Eng, Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyCivil Engineering

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Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

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

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.

Your Impact

  • 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

Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $115 700 – $155 400
MB & ON: $105 500 – $147 400
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $104 500 – $140 700

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.

#BHRWSP

Chez WSP, notre raison d’être est de façonner nos communautés pour faire progresser l’humanité.

C’est pourquoi nous rassemblons des personnes animées par la résolution de défis complexes — des ingénieur·e·s, des scientifiques, des conseiller·ère·s et des expert·e·s techniques guidé·e·s par une passion commune : redéfinir ce qui est possible et imaginer ce qui vient ensuite. Nous sommes des Visionniers et Visionnières.

En tant que l’une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels au monde, nous collaborons avec la clientèle dans les secteurs du transport, des infrastructures, de l’environnement, du bâtiment, de l’énergie, de l’eau, ainsi que des mines et métaux. Nous allions une connaissance approfondie des réalités locales à une perspective globale pour créer des solutions qui laissent une empreinte positive et durable.

Chez WSP, vous joindrez une communauté d’esprits brillants qui repoussent les limites chaque jour - grâce à leur expertise, leur créativité et leur volonté d’innover pour bâtir un avenir plus résilient et interconnecté. Ici, vos idées sont valorisées, votre développement est soutenu, et vous êtes encouragé·e à être pleinement vous-même. Nous donnons à notre personnel les moyens de collaborer entre disciplines, de remettre en question le statu quo et de façonner une carrière porteuse de sens.

Joignez-vous à nous.

Veuillez noter :

La santé et la sécurité sont des valeurs fondamentales et primordiales chez WSP. Compte tenu de l’importance de veiller les un·e·s sur les autres, il est attendu que vous respectiez en tout temps notre politique de Santé, sécurité et environnement (SSE), ainsi que les politiques SSE de la clientèle lorsque vous travaillez sur ses sites. Tous les détails ici.

Certaines fonctions critiques pour la sécurité comprennent du travail sur le terrain et peuvent impliquer des activités dans divers environnements, notamment dans des zones éloignées ou isolées, en travaillant seul·e ou par temps inclément (dans des conditions sécuritaires et raisonnables).

WSP accueille et encourage les candidatures de personnes en situation de handicap. Des mesures d’adaptation sont offertes sur demande pour toute personne participant à l’ensemble du processus de sélection.

WSP adhère aux principes d’équité en emploi. Seules les personnes retenues seront contactées.

WSP n’accepte pas les candidatures non sollicitées provenant d’agences de recrutement. Tous les détails ici.

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