Senior Design Technician, Bridges

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With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
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The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us.

Step into a role where your technical expertise contributes directly to shaping critical transportation infrastructure across Alberta and beyond. As a Senior Design Technician, Bridges, you will play a key role in delivering impactful bridge projects while developing your capabilities across design, inspection, and construction activities.

Your Impact

• Prepare preliminary, detailed design and as-built drawings for civil infrastructures such as bridges, culverts, and retaining walls supporting high-quality engineering solutions
• Collaborate with project managers and design engineers to coordinate multidisciplinary efforts
• Assist in producing technical documentation that informs key project decisions
• Possibility to contribute to the development of technical construction specifications aligned with project and regulatory requirements and supporting major inspection programs by gathering and documenting structural performance data
• Contribute to contract administration and construction oversight to ensure successful project delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting a variety of traditional and alternative delivery projects

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Diploma in Structural, Civil, or Transportation Engineering Technology
• Proficiency in AutoCAD within a consulting or design environment (knowledge of MicroStation an asset)
• Exposure to bridge structures, including highway, rail, or pedestrian infrastructure
• Ability to support inspections and interpret structural conditions in field environments
• Familiarity with Civil 3D, 3D modelling, and/or Revit (considered an asset)
• TEC Bridge Inspection and Maintenance (BIM) certification (considered an asset)
• Strong technical communication skills with the ability to document findings clearly
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

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: $89,800 - $118,900
MB & ON: $81,900 - $112,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,100 - $107,700

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.

Ready to Build What Matters Most?

Bring your technical curiosity and passion for infrastructure to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact. At WSP, your work will help shape safer, more resilient communities - and your career will grow with every project you take on.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.

Join us.

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. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here .