Lead civil engineering design and delivery for complex infrastructure projects

Provide technical direction and mentorship to multidisciplinary engineering teams

Review, approve, and coordinate civil engineering deliverables through all project phases

Ensure adherence to project scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements

Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies

Conduct detailed technical reviews of engineering designs, calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications

Serve as the senior reviewer for civil engineering submissions

Verify compliance with client requirements, municipal standards, and industry best practices

Establish and implement quality assurance and quality control processes

Review and validate work completed by international engineering teams

Manage and direct engineering deliverables produced by engineers and designers in other countries

Communicate Ontario-specific design requirements and client expectations to remote teams

Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews across multiple offices and time zones

Resolve technical issues arising from differences in codes, standards, and engineering practices

Engage and coordinate with municipal staff, authorities, utility owners, regulatory agencies, transit authorities, clients, contractors, and construction teams

Lead technical meetings and design workshops

Manage stakeholder comments and approvals

Present engineering solutions to clients and regulatory agencies

Negotiate and resolve technical and permitting issues

Lead civil engineering work packages from concept through detailed design and construction support

Coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces

Monitor schedules, budgets, deliverables, and project risks

Support proposal development and business growth activities





Assist project managers in resource planning and execution strategies

Requirements

Master or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario and in valuable standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

Eligible to act as Engineer of Record (EOR) where required

Minimum 20+ years of progressive civil engineering experience

Minimum 10 years in a leadership or design management role

Extensive experience delivering infrastructure projects within Ontario

Demonstrated experience working with public sector clients, municipalities, transit agencies, and utility stakeholders

Experience managing globally distributed engineering teams is strongly preferred

Comprehensive knowledge of Ontario Provincial Standards Specifications (OPSS)

Comprehensive knowledge of Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD)

Knowledge of Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process

Knowledge of municipal servicing requirements

Knowledge of road reconstruction and roadway design standards

Knowledge of grading and drainage design

Knowledge of general stormwater management requirements

Knowledge of watermain and sanitary sewer design

Knowledge of utility coordination requirements

Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements

Knowledge of Ontario Building Code and applicable provincial regulations





Knowledge of municipal engineering standards from GTA and Ontario municipalities

Strong leadership and decision-making skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement capabilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex project environments

High level of professional judgment and accountability

Commitment to engineering excellence and quality

Core Competencies
Demonstrates extensive civil engineering expertise with a focus on infrastructure project delivery, compliance with Ontario standards, and effective leadership of multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to manage complex projects, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and schedule requirements while engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Civil Engineering Design Management

Infrastructure Project Delivery

Ontario Provincial Standards Specifications (OPSS)

Stakeholder Engagement

ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Project Management

Technical Review

Quality Assurance Processes

Roadway Design Standards

Stormwater Management

Watermain Design

Sanitary Sewer DesignGrading and Drainage Design

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

Soft Skills

Leadership

Decision-Making

Communication

Client-Facing Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario

Eligible to act as Engineer of Record (EOR)

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure Projects

Municipal Engineering Standards

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

Ontario Building Code

Utility Coordination

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