Director, Sub-practice Lead, Bus Transit Engineering

SNC-Lavalin; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Director and Lead for Bus Transit Engineering to shape the strategic direction and growth of the team. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex projects and client relationships. Responsibilities include defining the vision for the discipline, leading a team, and ensuring delivery excellence on transit projects. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Diverse learning and development opportunities

Competitive compensation with benefits

Defined contribution pension plan

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in transit infrastructure, focusing on bus transit systems.
• P. Eng license is an asset.
• PMP or equivalent certification is an asset.
• Deep understanding of the bus market and projects in Canada.
• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision and roadmap for the Bus Transit Engineering discipline.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of engineers and specialists.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Provide executive oversight on major bus transit projects.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Client engagement

Business acumen

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor degree in mechanical, civil, automotive engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Director and Lead for the Bus Transit Engineering discipline, responsible for shaping the strategic direction, growth, and technical excellence of the bus transit engineering team across Canada. This leadership role combines business development, client engagement, and defining technical orientations of the discipline. Part of the Rail, Transit Systems and Telecoms Practice, developing the Bus Transit Engineering strategy to unlock market opportunities and deliver best value to customers.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the vision and roadmap for the Bus Transit Engineering discipline, aligned with corporate goals and market trends.
• Practice Development: Build and lead a high-performing team of engineers and specialists, fostering innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Client Engagement: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with public agencies, municipalities, and private sector clients; act as a trusted advisor and thought leader.
• Project Oversight: Provide executive oversight on major bus transit projects, ensuring delivery excellence in planning, design, construction, and integration.
• Technical Governance: Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in bus transit infrastructure.
• Business Development: Support proposal development, win strategies, and pursuit of new opportunities in the transit sector nationwide.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Civil, Structural, Architecture, Mechanical & Electrical teams for integrated project delivery.
• Risk and Performance Management: Oversee risk mitigation strategies, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why AtkinsRéalis

Reasons to join AtkinsRéalis include opportunities to work on major projects for internal and external clients, a supportive environment that values work-life balance, diverse learning and development opportunities, competitive compensation with benefits, an employee share plan, a defined contribution pension plan, and a strong focus on health and safety.

The ideal candidate

• Bachelor degree in mechanical, civil, automotive engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in transit infrastructure, with a focus on bus transit systems.
• P. Eng license is an asset.
• PMP or equivalent certification is an asset.
• Deep understanding of the bus market and projects in Canada.
• Strong business acumen and experience in client-facing roles.
• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Strong understanding of bus systems, including civil, mechanical, electrical, O&M.
• Familiarity with Canadian transit regulations and standards.
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and supervising engineering projects.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Ability to stay abreast of new technologies and competitive products within the field of practice.
• Strategic thinking to align engineering projects with company objectives.
• Bilingual is an asset.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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