Graduate Civil Engineer, Highways and Roads

About the Role

Your Impact includes supporting the design of urban and rural roadways, intersections, interchanges and active transportation facilities using modern civil design tools. You will assist with horizontal and vertical alignments, cross‑sections, grading and drainage layouts, and prepare engineering drawings, 3D models and design details. You will contribute to technical reports, design summaries, quantity take‑offs and tender documents, and participate in site visits and field reviews. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and application of design standards will ensure safety, accessibility and sustainability in every project. • Support design of urban/rural roadways, intersections, interchanges, and active transportation facilities. • Assist with horizontal/vertical alignments, cross‑sections, grading, and drainage layouts. • Prepare engineering drawings, 3D models and detailed design documentation. • Contribute to technical reports, design summaries, quantity take‑offs and tender packages. • Participate in site visits and field reviews to gather data and resolve issues. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (planning, structures, geotechnical, environmental, municipal). • Apply design standards, guidelines and best practices to ensure safety and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸road design
• ▸alignment design
• ▸3d modeling
• ▸technical reports
• ▸site visits
• ▸team collaboration

What You Bring

• Recent or upcoming Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with focus on transportation or municipal infrastructure. • Eligibility for Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) registration with a provincial association. • Foundational knowledge of roadway geometry, drainage and pavements from coursework or co‑op experience. • Proficiency with civil design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads or similar) and willingness to learn new tools. • Ability to work with survey, GIS, traffic and terrain data and translate it into buildable designs. • Strong collaboration, organization and attention‑to‑detail skills, with a growth mindset and passion for sustainable transportation.

Requirements

• ▸civil engineering
• ▸eit
• ▸roadway geometry
• ▸autocad civil
• ▸gis
• ▸collaboration

Benefits

The Opportunity: Build the Future with Us – this is your chance to launch your career as a Graduate Civil Engineer – Highways and Roads, contributing to the planning and design of safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation networks across our communities. You will apply academic knowledge on real‑world projects, working alongside experienced engineers to shape roads, interchanges, and active transportation corridors that people rely on every day. Why Choose WSP? We are a Top 100 Canadian employer, part of a global community of 65,000 professionals, and we offer limitless opportunities that can be tailored to your ambition. Flexible work arrangements support real balance, and our culture empowers collaboration, accountability and innovation. Compensation ranges from $60,300 to $88,400 depending on province, with final salary based on education, experience, certifications and location. The disclosed range may change for business purposes. Health, Safety & Environment is a core value, and all employees must comply with WSP HSE policies. We welcome applications from people with disabilities, provide accommodations, and are committed to employment equity. • Access to limitless career opportunities across Canada and internationally. • Flexible work arrangements promoting work‑life balance. • Inclusive culture that supports people with disabilities and promotes equity. • Competitive salary range with potential adjustments based on qualifications and location.

Work Environment

Hybrid