Lead Highways/Transportation Engineer

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 . The Opportunity Build the Future With Us Bring your highways and transportation expertise to infrastructure that connects communities across British Columbia. As a Lead Highways/Transportation Engineer, you’ll 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? 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. #WeAre WSP Compensation: AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 - $179,100 MB & ON: $123,300 - $169,800 NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $122,100 - $162,200 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 Your expertise can help shape how people and communities move across British Columbia. Bring your technical leadership, transportation experience and ambition to WSP and help deliver infrastructure that makes a lasting difference.