Civil Engineer

Synectics Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Windsor, Ontario is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Senior Civil Engineer to lead municipal and civil infrastructure projects from proposal through design, construction, and project completion.

The ideal candidate will manage multi-discipline teams, provide technical guidance, mentor junior staff, prepare proposals and reports, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Licensed P.Eng. in Ontario is required or eligible.
• 7–10 years of civil/municipal design and project delivery experience.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage municipal and civil projects from concept through completion.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and documentation.
• Oversee site visits, inspections, and contract administration.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to clients and management.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Windsor, Ontario. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering municipal and civil engineering projects from the initial proposal and planning stages through design, construction, and project completion.

Project Manager / Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Windsor, Ontario

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Arrangement: In Person

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Windsor, Ontario. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering municipal and civil engineering projects from the initial proposal and planning stages through design, construction, and project completion.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys technical engineering work, project management, client interaction, and mentoring junior engineering staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full life cycle of municipal and civil engineering projects from conceptual design through construction completion.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams on municipal infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical guidance and act as a senior engineering resource within project teams.
• Prepare project proposals, including project costs, schedules, design approaches, and resource requirements.
• Develop and review project cost estimates, tender documents, construction contracts, and proposal documentation.
• Prepare project reports, technical memos, and other client documentation.
• Communicate project progress, schedules, budgets, and issues to clients and senior management.
• Conduct site visits, field assessments, topographic surveys, construction inspections, and construction observations.
• Oversee construction activities and provide contract administration support.
• Review completed engineering work for technical accuracy, quality, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Supervise and mentor junior civil engineering staff and ensure project deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Lead internal and client meetings and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders.
• Ensure appropriate project documentation, completion packages, and as-built information are prepared and maintained.
• Maintain project quality standards and identify opportunities for process and technical improvements.
• Stay current with applicable engineering standards, regulations, codes, and professional requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Perform other related duties as required.
• Bachelor's degree or post-secondary education in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, construction, contracting, and municipal design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• Eligible to work in Canada and currently residing in Canada.
• Willingness to live or relocate within approximately 40 minutes of Windsor, Ontario.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Experience using AutoCAD.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience preparing technical reports, memos, proposals, and project documentation.
• Experience with construction inspection, project management, contract administration, and construction best practices.
• Knowledge of topographic surveying and field data collection.
• Familiarity with reviewing civil and structural designs for code compliance, constructability, and best engineering practices.
• Knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety requirements, environmental regulations, and CSA standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Carlson Software.

Experience With Municipal Infrastructure Projects Involving

• Road design
• Watermain design
• Storm and sanitary sewer systems
• Active transportation
• Traffic signalization
• Culvert and bridge design
• Topographic surveying
• Experience preparing and reviewing tender and contract documentation.
• Experience overseeing junior engineering professionals and technical staff.

Working Conditions

• Ability to conduct fieldwork and construction inspections in hot and cold weather conditions.
• Ability to travel through uneven, undeveloped, or active construction sites.
• Ability to lift up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and technically strong civil engineering professional with proven experience managing municipal and infrastructure projects. You should be comfortable balancing technical responsibilities with project coordination, client communication, fieldwork, and team leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer looking to take on a senior-level role with significant responsibility for project delivery and team development.