Design Manager - Aviation

Overview

Lead civil design for airport infrastructure, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff.

Key Responsibilities

• airfield design
• design coordination
• technical support
• mentoring
• risk management
• client meetings

Tasks

-Lead and produce civil design for airfield and airport infrastructure, including grading, drainage, airside geometry, utilities, and site development. -Coordinate closely with design leads from other disciplines—airfield electrical, pavements, airport planning—to ensure cohesive and technically integrated project delivery. -Contribute to proposals, design briefs, reports, and presentations as needed. -Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada. -Provide hands-on technical design support, helping solve complex design issues and advancing project deliverables. -Mentor, train, and support junior and intermediate civil designers, fostering skill development and high-quality production within the team. -Support project managers by contributing to design schedules, work plans, technical reviews, risk management, and quality assurance processes. -Review design work and technical documents to ensure compliance with applicable aviation standards (e.g., TP312, FAA, ICAO) and WSP quality expectations. -Participate in internal and external design reviews, client meetings, and coordination workshops.

Requirements

• p.eng.
• c.e.t.
• civil 3d
• aviplan
• cad/bim
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-For engineers: P.Eng. licensure in Canada; For technologists: Canadian C.E.T. or A.Sc.T. designation (or eligibility) is an asset. -Strong technical skills in grading, drainage, utilities, and site development; experience with airfield layouts and geometric design is a strong asset. -Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. -Proficiency with civil design software (e.g., Civil 3D, AviPLAN Pro) and strong understanding of CAD/BIM production workflows. -Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior and intermediate staff. -Familiarity with aviation standards such as Transport Canada TP312, FAA, and ICAO. -Experience coordinating work with multiple design disciplines. -10+ years of experience in civil design, preferably with significant exposure to airport or airfield engineering.

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