Senior Pavement / Surfacing Engineer

Description

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The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us

Shape the durability, performance, and sustainability of critical transportation infrastructure across Western Canada. As a Senior Pavement / Surfacing Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering innovative, cost‑effective pavement solutions while contributing to some of the region’s most impactful infrastructure projects. Working alongside experts in a collaborative and high-performing environment, you will help strengthen WSP’s reputation as a leader in pavement engineering.

Your Impact

• Deliver pavement designs and technical reports that support safe, efficient, and long‑lasting transportation infrastructure across Alberta and Western Canada.
• Contribute to pavement engineering projects, ensuring high‑quality technical delivery aligned with client and regulatory expectations.
• Analyse pavement performance data and apply methodologies such as AASHTO 1993 and Mechanistic‑Empirical Design to inform design decisions.
• Plan and execute pavement investigations, including condition surveys and interpretation of FWD, IRI, rutting, and lifecycle data.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to prepare proposals and support the pursuit of new project opportunities.
• Mentor junior team members, contributing to capability development and fostering technical excellence within the pavement team.
• Strengthen client relationships while supporting business growth across public and private sector infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate field investigations including coring, borehole logging, and material sampling to inform design and rehabilitation strategies.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline with a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation (APEGA or Engineers & Geoscientists BC).
• 10+ years of experience in pavement engineering, pavement management, or related infrastructure fields.
• Strong expertise in pavement design principles across flexible, rigid, composite, and gravel pavement structures.
• Proficiency with industry tools such as AASHTO 1993, Pavement ME, StreetPave, and SpectraPave.
• Experience with pavement performance assessment, including both destructive and non‑destructive testing methods.
• Working knowledge of construction materials, methods, and Alberta Transportation standards and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, and deliver high‑quality technical reports.
• Willingness to travel within Canada and work in a fast‑paced, collaborative consulting environment.

Why Choose WSP?

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.

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Compensation:

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

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

Ready to shape the future of transportation infrastructure? Join a team where your expertise drives meaningful impact across communities and industries. Apply today and help deliver smarter, more resilient pavement solutions across Western Canada.