Chief Engineer

Green Infrastructure Partners; Markham; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the Temporary Works Engineering team within the GTA Construction Group. This role serves as the senior technical authority for engineering governance, risk management and project delivery across civil infrastructure and bridge construction.

The successful candidate will have 15+ years in structural engineering with leadership experience, P.Eng. in Ontario, and a track record in design reviews and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering; master’s degree is a plus.
• P.Eng. licensed in Ontario.
• 15+ years of progressive structural engineering experience in infrastructure with leadership experience.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g., SAP2000, RISA).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership as Engineer of Record for Temporary Works.
• Establish engineering standards, guidelines and QA processes.
• Lead risk assessments and design reviews for heavy civil projects.
• Mentor engineering staff and manage workload planning.
• Support major pursuits and collaborate with executives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

Master’s degree considered asset

Tools

SAP2000

RISA

Mathcad

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work!

Summary

Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Chief Engineer to lead the Temporary Works Engineering team within the GTA Construction Group. The Chief Engineer serves as the senior technical authority responsible for engineering governance, technical excellence, risk management, staff leadership, and support of project delivery, pursuits, and innovation initiatives across civil infrastructure and bridge construction projects.

Primary Scope Of Role

Engineering Leadership & Governance

• Provide technical leadership and serve as the Engineer of Record for Temporary Works.
• Establish engineering standards, procedures, design guidelines, and quality assurance processes.
• Lead technical reviews and risk assessments for critical construction operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and PEO obligations.

Technical Excellence

• Direct design and review of formwork, falsework, temporary bridges, work platforms, excavation support systems, lifting and jacking systems, foundations, and fall protection systems.
• Review and approve calculations, models, drawings, and construction methodologies.
• Lead constructability reviews and value engineering initiatives.

People Leadership

• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate engineering staff.
• Manage workload planning, resource allocation, and succession planning.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Project & Business Support

• Support major pursuits, estimates, proposals, and alternative construction methodologies.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, and executive leadership.

Construction Support

• Conduct site inspections and technical reviews.
• Issue Certificates of Conformance when required.
• Provide technical support for critical construction activities.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of progressive structural engineering experience in infrastructure, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering; master’s degree considered an asset.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario.
• Advanced expertise with structural analysis and engineering software including SAP2000, RISA, Mathcad, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Excel.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management capabilities.
• Valid G driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Results-driven with an ability to deliver success in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrate versatility and resourcefulness in overcoming business challenges

What We Offer

• Expected Base Salary: [$120,00- - $165,000] per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers.

Vacancy Status

This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.