Civil Roadway - Senior Engineer - Major Projects

Egis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Accommodations available

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Egis Canada seeks a Senior Civil Roadway Engineer to lead major projects in Toronto, Ontario. You will oversee detailed roadway design, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage design quality from concept to construction while aligning with client needs and standards.

The role requires a strong background in transportation infrastructure, leadership, and bilingual communication in English and French. A driving license and willingness to travel within municipal projects are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering; Ing. or P.Eng. designation preferred.
• At least 12 years of experience in engineering design, project management, or business development within the municipal sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in transportation infrastructure design and delivery.
• Experience leading and managing teams of professionals.
• Fluency in both written and spoken French and English.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design elements of roadway/highways for major projects.
• Lead RFQ and RFP proposals, delivering client-focused solutions.
• Monitor progress to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with goals.
• Develop strategies to expand market presence and boost revenue growth.
• Provide mentorship and resolve conflicts to maintain efficiency and collaboration.

Skills

Roadway design

Project management

Team leadership

Client relationship

Bilingual English/French

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Engineering degree

P.Eng./Ing. designation preferred

Tools

Industry standards knowledge

Job description

About Us

Join Egis, where your ambition meets unparalleled growth opportunities. As we continue to expand within Canada, we're looking for talented professionals like you to be a part of our innovative team. Imagine working alongside over 1,000 top-tier engineers, architects, and planners, all dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and development.

About the Role

The Civil Roadway – Senior Engineer – Major Projects is a senior-level transportation engineering role supporting complex infrastructure programs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The position sits within a multidisciplinary transportation team delivering roadway and highway components for large-scale capital projects, including aviation, light rail transit, and urban infrastructure systems.

The role focuses on detailed design oversight, technical coordination, and integration of roadway elements within multimodal transportation projects. Work spans planning and detailed design phases, with close collaboration across civil, rail, transit, and municipal disciplines. Projects are delivered within regulated public‑sector environments and require adherence to provincial and municipal design standards.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in roadway or highway design for major infrastructure projects, combined with the ability to lead technical teams, manage design quality, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across complex delivery environments.

• Reporting to the Senior Civil Design lead, the Civil Roadway Senior Engineer will be responsible for the technical details of Major Projects (Aviation, LRT, etc.)
• Oversee design elements of roadway/highways supporting major projects.
• Oversee team performance to ensure project goals and deadlines are met.
• Provide mentorship and resolve conflicts to maintain efficiency and collaboration.
• Manage projects from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with standards and client needs.
• Prepare technical designs, specifications, reports, and proposals.
• Monitor industry trends and financial performance while building strong client relationships.
• Pursue new business opportunities in municipal infrastructure and public sector projects.
• Lead RFQ and RFP proposals, delivering innovative, client-focused solutions.
• Oversee schedules to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with goals.
• Develop strategies to expand market presence and boost revenue growth.

What do we need from you

• University degree in Engineering, with an Ing. or P.Eng. designation preferred.
• At least 12 years of experience in engineering design, project management, or business development within the municipal sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in transportation infrastructure design and delivery.
• Experience leading and managing teams of professionals.
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and problem‑solving abilities, coupled with a detail‑oriented mindset.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Proven organizational capabilities and a flexible, solution‑driven approach to challenges.
• Fluency in both written and spoken French and English.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Familiarity with rail and transit projects, considered an asset.

What's in it for you?

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.