Lead Designer, Design Support

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.

As a Senior Civil Design Technician
, you will play a critical role in transforming complex civil and environmental concepts into constructible realities. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will help design infrastructure that supports resilient communities across British Columbia (Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria), Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton), or Ontario (GTA)—bringing purpose, precision, and impact to every project.

• Interpret topographic survey data, field notes, and engineering inputs to produce accurate, high‑quality civil design drawings.
• Develop and manage advanced Civil 3D models that support design analysis and infrastructure layouts.
• Lead drafting and design components on large, multidisciplinary projects while ensuring compliance with WSP CAD standards and quality processes.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and project managers to deliver complete, coordinated design packages.
• Mentor junior and intermediate designers, strengthening technical capability and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Integrate WSP’s Life‑Saving Rules into daily work, prioritizing safety in both office and field environments.

• Diploma or CAD certificate with 8+ years of civil, environmental, or related drafting/design experience.
• Minimum 8 years of hands‑on Civil 3D experience, with a strong commitment to CAD standards and quality control.
• Proven ability to prepare complete drawing packages using survey data, client information, and field notes with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical skills, including advanced calculations and data manipulation in Excel to support engineering workflows.
• Experience with additional tools such as Plant 3D, Revit, ReCap, Vulcan, Mine Plan, Global Mapper, Surfer, gINT, Open Ground, Micro Station, Autodesk Construction Cloud is considered an asset.
• Fluency in French is an asset.

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

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 – $138,000

MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 – $124,900

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.

Join WSP and help redefine what’s possible—for communities, clients, and your career.

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…