Description
We are seeking a Lead Highways/Transportation Engineer to join our team in British Columbia, Canada. As a Lead Highways/Transportation Engineer, you will provide technical leadership on complex transportation assignments, help teams turn challenging engineering problems into practical solutions, and contribute to the continued growth of our transportation practice.
Your Impact
- Lead the planning, design, and delivery of highway and transportation engineering projects from concept through detailed design and implementation.
- Act as Engineer-of-Record and provide technical leadership and guidance on roadway geometry, highway design, transportation infrastructure, and multidisciplinary project interfaces.
- Direct and review engineering deliverables, calculations, reports, specifications, and design documentation to support quality project outcomes.
- Collaborate with clients, partners, and multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions responsive to project, community, and environmental needs.
- Guide project teams through technical challenges while supporting effective scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
- Mentor and support engineers and emerging technical leaders, strengthening capability and knowledge sharing across the team.
- Contribute to proposals, client relationships, and strategic opportunities that support the growth of the transportation business in British Columbia.
- Champion safety, quality, and technical excellence throughout project delivery.
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.
- 15+ years of significant progressive experience delivering highway, roadway, transit, or transportation infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership on complex, multidisciplinary transportation assignments.
- Strong knowledge of highway and roadway design principles, engineering practices, and transportation project delivery.
- Experience reviewing and guiding technical work while mentoring engineers and supporting multidisciplinary project teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients and project stakeholders and contribute to proposals and business development.
- Ability to travel to project and client locations as required.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is an asset.
Why Choose WSP?
- 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.
Compensation:
- $135,200 - $179,100 (AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT)
- $123,300 - $169,800 (MB & ON)
- $122,100 - $162,200 (NB, NL, NS, PE & QC)