Senior Highway Designer, Engineer

Wsp

The Role

Overview

Lead highway design, mentor staff, and deliver innovative Ontario infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • technical delivery
  • design review
  • project management
  • client liaison
  • mentoring
  • proposal development

Tasks

-Innovation Champion: Introduce cutting-edge design methodologies and digital solutions to keep WSP at the forefront of the industry. -High-Impact Projects: Work on major infrastructure initiatives—from multi-lane freeways to advanced transportation systems—that define the future of Canadian highways. -Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada. -Strategic Leadership: Be the trusted advisor for clients and internal teams, guiding projects from concept to completion. -Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation -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 -Mentorship & Influence: Shape the next generation of engineers while collaborating with senior leaders across disciplines. -Review and validate designs, ensuring compliance and excellence -Drive proposal development and contribute to WSP’s “Future Ready” initiatives -Lead technical delivery of highway and drainage designs using advanced tools (OpenRoads, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, Microsoft Project)

Requirements

  • p.eng
  • openroads
  • bim
  • highway design
  • design‑build
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Deep knowledge of Ontario environmental standards and design manuals -P.Eng or Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist designation -Ability to manage multiple projects independently -Proven experience with Design-Build/P3 projects -10–20+ years of experience in highway/roadway design (MTO projects preferred) -Familiarity with OpenRoads, MTO CPS/HICO, and BIM (assets) -Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills -Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering

Benefits

-Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives. -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.

The Company

About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Sector Specialisms

Waste Management and Landfill

Water & Wastewater Tunnels

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Water Supply and Distribution

Parks and Open Spaces

Rail and Transit Advisory

Rail Design

Rail Electrification

Rail Planning

Refurbishment and Retrofit

Risk and Resilience for Bridges and Civil Structures

Stormwater and Flood Risk Management

Structural Engineering for Healthcare

Sustainability and ESG Solutions

Sustainable Building Consulting

Sustainable Design for Healthcare

Tailings & Mine Waste Management

Train Control Systems

Tunnel Seismic and Earthquake Engineering

Tunnel Structural Engineering

Waste and Resources Sector (including thermal treatment, biomass energy, carbon capture, materials recovery facilities, organic waste treatment, advanced conversion, waste transfer facilities, landfill management)

Healthcare Strategy and Planning

Property Consultancy

Cost Management

Project and Programme Management

Life Sciences Strategy