Highway Design Lead

Job Description

• Leading the design team in the preparation of designs, technical reports, contract plans, and documents required for the delivery of the Ministry of Transportation’s multi-year highway construction program.
• Monitoring overall work progress and technical performance on projects to ensure timelines and targets are being met.
• Providing mentorship, technical guidance, support, and oversight to other engineers and technical staff working on your projects.
• Ensuring that corporate and client QA/QC practices are completed on all projects.
• Maintaining positive relationships with clients and stakeholders;
• Coordinating with clients, approval agencies, utility companies, contractors, etc.
• Preparing proposals, project work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensuring adherence to design standards, policies, and procedures.
• Mentoring and developing junior design staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and P.Eng. designation required. 
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in highway design and project management. 
• Proven ability to lead design teams and prepare technical reports and contract documents. 
• Proficient in highway design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation). 
• Strong understanding of QA/QC processes and design standards. 
• Experience preparing project budgets, schedules, and proposals. 
• Skilled in mentoring junior staff and managing client relationships. 
• Effective at coordinating with stakeholders, agencies, and contractors. 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Ministry of Transportation projects is an asset.

Additional Information

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 

Compensation: 120000 to 160000 (CAD) (YEARLY)