Design Engineering Manager, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineer

Kiewit; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers in Toronto is seeking a mid-level Design Engineering Manager to lead the design engineering team on the Union Station Expansion Project (USEP) in downtown Toronto. You will manage design efforts across structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, and materials disciplines and drive constructability reviews.

The role emphasizes collaboration with external partners, a focus on safety, and opportunities for growth within a multidisciplinary design-build

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in design, construction, or design-build management for transportation/energy infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field; P.Eng required or EIT.
• Familiarity with design-build/alternative delivery is a plus.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel 25–50% across North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of design engineers, subconsultants, and partners; manage schedule and budget for successful outcomes.
• Oversee deliverables, quality, and compliance; participate/lead constructability reviews and resolve technical challenges.
• Interface with construction project leadership and other Kiewit districts; identify design-build opportunities and win strategies.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Design-build knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

P. Eng or EIT

Job description

Design Engineering Manager, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Toronto, ON, CA Oakville, ON, CA

Requisition ID:182862

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has an immediate opening for a mid-level Design Engineering Manager in the transportation / energy area, with an immediate opening on the Union Station Expansion Project (USEP) in downtown Toronto. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, and materials disciplines. KIE is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on design-build and other collaborative delivery of infrastructure projects

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing to experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.

Location

The USEP opportunity is located in downtown Toronto

Responsibilities

• Lead team of Kiewit design engineers, subconsultants and partners.
  • Manage schedule and budget to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Manage deliverables, quality and compliance.
  • Participate/lead constructability reviews and the resolution of technical challenges.
  • Interface with construction project leadership.
  • Interface with other Kiewit operating districts.
• Identify design-build opportunities and develop win strategy for capture.
• Interface and maintain relationships with external design partners.
• Support pursuits of design-build and alternate delivery projects from strategy to award.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with focus on design, construction or design-build management in the transportation and/or energy infrastructure area.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering degree.
• P. Eng is required or Engineer in Training (EIT).
• Familiarity with design-build/alternative delivery is a plus.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel between 25%-50% across North America.
• Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred

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Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation:$110,000/yr -$145,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.