Position Purpose The Senior Engineer provides strategic technical leadership, professional oversight, and expert engineering judgment across FNESL’s portfolio of infrastructure and capital projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and mentorship of technical staff.
Key Duties &
Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Oversight
Provide senior engineering oversight and professional sign-off
Review and approve designs, drawings, reports, and cost estimates
Ensure compliance with legislation, codes, and professional obligations
Act as FNESL’s senior technical authority on complex projects
Project & Client Support
Provide expert technical advice to leadership and clients To act as a Project Engineer and/or Project Manager
Support project planning, budgeting, and scheduling
Attend meetings with First Nations leadership, regulators, and contractors
Conduct site visits as required
Mentor junior and intermediate engineers and technologists
Support proposal development and technical review
Contribute to internal standards and quality assurance processes
Qualifications &
Experience Mandatory
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with PEO or eligible for transfer
20 years of progressive engineering experience being sought.
Proven senior-level technical leadership and risk management experience
Strong knowledge of Ontario codes, standards, and regulations especially as they apply to the water and wastewater industry.
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. FNESL is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
Preferred / Asset
Experience working with First Nations or Indigenous organizations
Experience in community infrastructure projects
Mentoring and advisory experience
Advanced technical and analytical skills
Solid leadership and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and professionalism
Cultural awareness and respect for Indigenous communities
Authority & Accountability Responsible for technical quality, compliance, and professional judgment
Acts as a senior representative of FNESL in technical matters
Compensation Senior-level compensation commensurate with experience
📌 Senior Project Engineer - Water (Port Dover)
🏢 First Nations Engineering Services
📍 Port Dover
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