Highways/Roads Engineer

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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.
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The Opportunity

Design What Comes Next

Put your highways and transportation engineering experience to work on infrastructure that connects communities across British Columbia. You’ll contribute to the planning and design of highway and roadway projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and develop practical engineering solutions that support safe, reliable and sustainable transportation networks.

Your Impact

• Prepare highway and roadway designs from conceptual development through detailed design.
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway geometry, grading, drainage and related transportation design elements.
• Produce engineering calculations, technical reports, design drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
• Apply applicable design criteria, technical standards and project requirements to your work.
• Coordinate design inputs with civil, structural, environmental, geotechnical and other project disciplines.
• Support project delivery by tracking assigned tasks, schedules, budgets and technical requirements.
• Participate in site visits, field reviews and construction support activities as required.
• Contribute to technical discussions with clients, agencies, contractors and project partners.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Professional engineering registration in British Columbia, or eligibility to obtain registration
• 5+ years of relevant experience in highway, roadway or transportation infrastructure design and project delivery.
• Working knowledge of roadway geometry, alignment design, grading, drainage and transportation engineering principles.
• Strong knowledge of TAC, BC Supplement to TAC design guidelines and MMCD standards.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and cost estimates.
• High level of expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
• Understanding of complete streets and active transportation design principles
• BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) design experience is an asset.
• Ability to coordinate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams and manage multiple technical assignments.
• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to client and project sites when required.

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 prioritise the balance in yours.

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Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $92,000 - $121,900
MB & ON: $84,000 - $115,600
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $83,100 - $110,400

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

Bring your transportation engineering experience to projects that improve how people and communities move across British Columbia. Join WSP and continue building your technical expertise while contributing to infrastructure with a lasting local impact.