Design Manager - Aviation

WSP Canada’s Aviation team is growing and has an opportunity for an experienced  Design Manager – Aviation  with a strong civil engineering background—either a  Senior Civil Engineering Technologist  or a  Civil Engineer  experienced in airport and airfield infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who excels in hands‑on civil design, enjoys guiding multidisciplinary design teams, and is passionate about mentoring junior and intermediate staff.

In this position, you will lead civil design for airport projects while coordinating with specialists in airfield electrical, pavements, and airport planning. You will play a key role in developing integrated, constructible, and compliant solutions that support the safe and efficient operation of airports across Canada and internationally.

Responsibilities

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—airfield electrical, pavements, airport planning—to ensure cohesive and technically integrated project delivery.

Review design work and technical documents to ensure compliance with applicable aviation standards (e.g., TP312, FAA, ICAO) and WSP quality expectations.

Support project managers by contributing to design schedules, work plans, technical reviews, risk management, and quality assurance processes.

Provide hands‑on technical design support, helping solve complex design issues and advancing project deliverables.

Mentor, train, and support junior and intermediate civil designers, fostering skill development and high‑quality production within the team.

Participate in internal and external design reviews, client meetings, and coordination workshops.

Contribute to proposals, design briefs, reports, and presentations as needed.

Qualifications

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

10+ years of experience in civil design, preferably with significant exposure to airport or airfield engineering.

Strong technical skills in grading, drainage, utilities, and site development; experience with airfield layouts and geometric design is a strong asset.

Experience coordinating work with multiple design disciplines.

Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior and intermediate staff.

Proficiency with civil design software (e.g., Civil 3D, AviPLAN Pro) and strong understanding of CAD/BIM production workflows.

Familiarity with aviation standards such as Transport Canada TP312, FAA, and ICAO.

For engineers: P.Eng. licensure in Canada; for technologists:
Canadian C.E.T. or

A.Sc.T. designation (or eligibility) is an asset.

Benefits
WSP offers attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive and employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform, as well as great savings programs and a clear vision for the future.

About WSP
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future‑proof our cities and environments. With over 65,000 team members globally and 12,000+ in Canada, we work across a wide range of disciplines in engineering, planning, and sustainability.

Health & Safety
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. You are expected to 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 the ability to perform key physical tasks described in the job posting.

EEO and Accessibility
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 and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

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