Job Description
Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Ontario, Canada | GTA (Mississauga, Waterloo) or Client Project Offices

Bring your curiosity and drive to shape the future of transportation and we’ll support you every step of the way.

Join GHD’s globally connected team of specialists delivering complex transit infrastructure across Canada and beyond. From concept to construction and operations, you’ll work on transformative projects that improve mobility, sustainability, and communities.

Who We’re Looking For
GHD is seeking a
Senior Civil Engineer – Transit Design Lead
to support the continued growth of our Canadian Transportation practice.
This role is suited to an experienced civil design leader with
15+ years of experience
delivering large-scale transit and transportation infrastructure projects, including:

Rail corridors

Roadways and highways

Multi-modal corridors (LRT / BRT)

Site development and linear infrastructure

You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across Ontario, Canada, North America, and GHD’s global network—bringing technical excellence, leadership, and coordination to complex projects.

Your Role
Working within a high-performing and cooperative setting, you will:

Lead civil design for track grading, roadways, and multi-modal corridors, including median LRT/BRT alignments and supporting site / linear infrastructure

Manage and coordinate civil deliverables from concept through detailed design, using 3D design platforms such as Civil 3D

Lead and support small teams of engineers and designers, driving design quality, standards, and delivery on complex projects

Provide technical mentorship and supervision to junior engineers, EITs, and technicians

Review and oversee models,



drawings, quantities, specifications, technical memoranda, and contract documentation with minimal supervision

Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Project Directors, and Business Group Leaders, supporting scope, schedule, and budget alignment

Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality, integrated project outcomes

Lead coordination with subconsultants, municipalities, utilities, agencies, and clients

Support projects delivered under Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build procurement models

Apply and promote GHD BIM and Quality Management standards at the project level

Contribute to the advancement of standard civil details, tools, training, and lessons learned across the practice

This role offers long-term growth opportunities, including advancement into
design management, project management, or people leadership
roles.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Ontario P.Eng. designation (required)

15+ years of experience delivering transportation and transit infrastructure projects

Demonstrated success leading civil design on complex, multidisciplinary projects

Strong understanding of local agency codes, standards, and practices

Experience working in a 3D/BIM-enabled design environment

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D (MicroStation experience considered an asset)

Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, tight schedules, and parallel projects

Strong attention to detail with effective problem-solving and organizational skills





Familiarity with BIM collaboration platforms such as ProjectWise, BIM 360, or Autodesk Construction Cloud (preferred, not required)

Why GHD

Meaningful work on transformational transit projects across Canada

A collaborative, values-driven culture that supports professional growth

Flexible work location options across the GTA or project offices

Clear pathways for career development and leadership progression

GHD is committed to pay transparency and competitive total rewards. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

About Us
Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the
#PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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