Design Manager - Aviation
Posted A month ago
Job Description
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
Shape Something Different - Join our Aviation team and lead civil design for airport and airfield infrastructure projects across Canada and internationally. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on hands-on design, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring the next generation of talent.
You'll coordinate with specialists in airfield electrical, pavements, and airport planning to deliver integrated, constructible, and compliant solutions that keep airports safe and efficient.
Your Impact
- Lead and produce civil design for airfield and airport infrastructure, including grading, drainage, airside geometry, utilities, and site development.
- Coordinate closely with design leads from other disciplines to ensure cohesive and technically integrated project delivery.
- Review design work and technical documents for compliance with aviation standards (TP312, FAA, ICAO) and WSP quality expectations.
- Support project managers with design schedules, work plans, technical reviews, and risk management.
- Provide hands-on technical design support to solve complex issues and advance deliverables.
- Mentor and train junior and intermediate civil designers to foster growth and high-quality production.
- Participate in design reviews, client meetings, and coordination workshops.
- Contribute to proposals, design briefs, reports, and presentations.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- 10+ years of civil design experience, ideally with significant exposure to airport or airfield engineering.
- Strong technical skills in grading, drainage, utilities, and site development; airfield layout experience is an asset.
- Proficiency with civil design software (Civil 3D, AviPLAN Pro) and CAD/BIM workflows.
- Familiarity with aviation standards such as Transport Canada TP312, FAA, and ICAO.
- For engineers: P.Eng. licensure in Canada; for technologists: C.E.T. or A.Sc.T. designation (or eligibility) is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior and intermediate staff.
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'll 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.
#WeAreWSP
Compensation
BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $104,100 - $138,000
MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800
Atlantic Provinces & 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
If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with international scale
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo
- We foster collaboration in everything we do
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
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. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
About WSP Canada
Industry
EngineeringCompany Size
5001-10,000 employees
Application closing date is 2026-01-24
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