CIVIL ENGINEERING

Leading Edge; King City; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Edge in King City, Ontario seeks a Civil Engineer to own civil design across land development projects from concept through municipal approvals and construction.

You will lead designs, prepare grading and servicing plans, and ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code while coordinating with cross-functional teams and municipalities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required and a P.Eng. license in Ontario is mandatory.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario is required via PEO.
• Experience with land development and site design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil designs for residential and commercial land development layouts.
• Prepare grading plans, servicing blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Own the structural design of site features including stormwater and site servicing, drainage, and septic systems.
• Coordinate inputs from architects, surveyors, urban planners, and contractors.
• Liaise with Ontario municipalities and authorities to secure permits and approvals.
• Ensure designs comply with Ontario Building Code and local guidelines.
• Conduct site visits and respond to RFIs during construction.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Position Title: Civil Engineer

• Location: King City, Ontario, Canada (Onsite)


• Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent


• Vacancy Status: Active Opening


• Compensation:under CA$100,000 annually (Base salary, dependent on depth of experience) + comprehensive benefits package


• Licence Requirement: Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario (Mandatory via PEO)

About

Our client is a well-established residential and commercial development firm with a reputation for building high-quality communities across Ontario. They are looking for a dedicated Civil Engineer to join their close-knit team in King City. In this role, you will take ownership of civil engineering elements across diverse land development projects guiding them smoothly from preliminary concepts through municipal approvals and active construction.If you are a collaborative engineer who thrives when balancing technical design with practical construction problem-solving, this is a fantastic environment to grow your career.

What You Will Do Day-to-Day

• Lead Civil Designs: Execute civil engineering designs specifically for residential and commercial land development layouts.


• Deliver Technical Assets: Prepare essential project deliverables, including detailed grading plans, servicing blueprints, technical specifications, engineering reports, and tender packages.


• Design Core Infrastructure: Own the structural design of critical site features, covering stormwater management systems, site servicing, drainage, and septic systems.


• Collaborate Across Teams: Coordinate and integrate project inputs from cross-functional partners including architects, surveyors, urban planners, and general contractors.


• Navigate Regulatory Approvals: Act as a key point of contact to liaise with Ontario municipalities, conservation authorities, and utility providers to secure necessary permits.


• Ensure Compliance: Keep all designs fully aligned with provincial standards, local municipal guidelines, and the Ontario Building Code.


• Provide Site Support: Conduct regular site visits and field inspections to monitor construction milestones, resolve unexpected field changes, and answer design RFIs.

What You Bring to the Team

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.


• Professional License: Current, valid Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.


• Industry Background: Strong foundational experience in land development (residential/commercial design) or construction engineering.


• Software Mastery: Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D for land grading, servicing, and stormwater design.


• Approval Process Knowledge: A clear understanding of Ontario municipal approval workflows and engineering protocols.


• Mobility: A valid Ontario driver's licence and a reliable vehicle to travel out to active project sites.


• Asset: A PMP certification is highly valued but not required.