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About the Role
Help shape the future of aviation infrastructure across Canada. As a Senior Civil 3D Designer (Aviation), you will play a key role in the design and delivery of major airport and airside infrastructure projects. Leveraging your technical expertise and aviation experience, you will lead complex design initiatives, mentor team members, and drive innovative solutions that enhance connectivity, safety, and operational performance at airports across the country.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of advanced Civil 3D models, drawings, and design packages for complex aviation infrastructure projects.
- Deliver innovative airside and landside design solutions, including runways, taxiways, aprons, grading, drainage, and utility systems.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of civil, structural, electrical, and environmental project components.
- Guide the technical quality of design deliverables, ensuring compliance with applicable airport standards, regulations, and client requirements.
- Support airport expansion, modernization, and rehabilitation projects that strengthen transportation networks and community connectivity.
- Mentor junior designers and technologists, fostering technical excellence and professional growth within the team.
- Collaborate with project managers and clients to develop practical, cost-effective solutions that support long-term operational success.
- Champion digital delivery best practices and innovative design approaches that improve project efficiency and outcomes.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience using Autodesk Civil 3D on transportation or aviation infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience designing airport infrastructure, including runways, taxiways, aprons, terminal-area developments, and associated civil works.
- Strong understanding of grading, drainage, utilities, pavement design, and site development principles.
- Proven ability to lead design coordination efforts across multidisciplinary project teams.
- Knowledge of Transport Canada, ICAO, FAA, and airport authority design standards is considered a strong asset.
- Excellent technical problem-solving, communication, and client relationship skills.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement in project delivery.
Skills
- Autodesk Civil 3D
- Airport infrastructure design
- Grading
- Drainage
- Utilities
- Pavement design
- Site development
- Design coordination
- Transport Canada standards
- ICAO standards
- FAA standards
- Airport authority design standards
- Technical problem-solving
- Communication
- Client relationship management
Location
- AB
- BC
- NT
- NU
- SK
- YT
- MB
- ON
- NB
- NL
- NS
- PE
- QC
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology
- Degree in Civil Engineering Technology
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Degree in Civil Engineering
Salary/Compensations
- 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
Benefits
- Flexible work
- Real balance
About the Company
- 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.
- We recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
- 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 to leave a lasting, positive impact.
- At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future.
- Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work.
- We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Equal Opportunity
- WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
- WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity.