Junior Highway Designer

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  Location

  (CANADA) and various

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  Job Reference

  23054

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  Functional Area/Experience

  Engineering / Fresh Graduate

Job Description & Qualifications

Shape Your Future with Us

At WSP , we design infrastructure that improves mobility and enhances communities. We're looking for a passionate recent graduate to join our Ontario Highway Design Team in one of our offices (Mississauga, Ottawa or Thornhill). You'll work on various projects—from low-volume secondary highways to high-capacity multi-lane freeways—making a real impact on transportation across Canada.

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. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

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. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

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. #WeAreWSP​​

What you can expect to do here

• Comprehensive Training & Mentorship : Learn all aspects of highway and drainage design using cutting-edge tools like InRoads, OpenRoads, MicroStation, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, AutoTurn, BIM software (Navisworks, Dynamo, Power BI), and more
• Field Experience : Participate in site visits to observe and document existing conditions
• Hands-On Design Work: Prepare technical analyses, alignments, geometrics, cost estimates, quantity calculations, reports, and technical memos
• Innovative Design Solutions : Develop designs based on planning strategies and pre-engineering studies
• Collaborative Environment : Attend technical meetings, prepare presentations, and contribute to team discussions
• Quality Assurance : Review and check designs and drawings to ensure top-quality deliverables

What you'll bring to WSP

A university degree in Engineering (Civil preferred)

Some experience in highway/roadway design (an asset), ideally on MTO projects

Intent to register as a Professional Engineer in Ontario when eligible

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn

Adaptability to evolving digital technologies and methodologies

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

A valid G driver's license (an asset)

About Us

WSP  is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our mission is to ensure the sustainability of our cities and environments.

Our team comprises over 65,000 members worldwide. In Canada alone, we are more than 12,000 people involved in all areas; from environmental remediation to urban planning, from the engineering of iconic buildings to the development of sustainable transportation networks. We are finding new ways to extract essential resources and developing renewable energy sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We place great value on our employees and our reputation.
• We operate locally, but with an international reach.
• We are future-oriented and challenge the status quo.
• We promote collaboration in everything we do.
• We support a culture of autonomy and empowerment.

Please note:

Health and safety are absolutely essential values ​​for WSP. Given the importance of keeping yourself safe, you must comply with our Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policy at all times, as well as the client's HSE policies where applicable.

Job offers for positions involving fieldwork and subject to safety regulations are conditional upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and during the interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in adverse weather conditions (within safe and reasonable limits).

The use of the masculine gender includes the feminine and has been used solely to simplify the text.

WSP welcomes and encourages people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is an equal opportunity employer.