Engineering Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

Competitive compensation

Training & professional development

Employee recognition

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada is seeking an Engineering Lead to manage a multi-disciplinary team on a GTAA project. You will coordinate design standards, oversee pre-construction activities, and act as a key client interface across all project phases.

The role requires 15+ years in large capital programs, strong BIM and CAD software experience (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D), and strong stakeholder communication. Hybrid work culture and competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Recognized degree in engineering or architecture.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in large capital programs.
• Experience using AutoCAD & Revit; MicroStation is an asset; BIM/Civil 3D design software.
• Experience performing design reviews and coordinating design activities.
• Knowledge of scope finalization, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk assessments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to provide strategic level reporting for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates the team implementing multi-disciplinary design standards.
• Oversees pre-construction phase services including planning, design, permitting and procurement support.
• Serves as client interface at multiple levels across all phases.
• Manages design consultancy agreements to meet contract requirements.
• Facilitates design reviews and coordinates feedback from stakeholders.
• Manages external stakeholder reviews (airlines, agencies, authorities).
• Provides progress reports highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Ensures smooth handover between Development and Construction.
• Provides technical assistance based on planning and design perspectives.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Design coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data analytics

Education

Engineering or Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

BIM/Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Engineering Lead role will be hired under the Engineering Management Centre of Excellence group within the Engineering Management Organization (EMO) Technical Professional Organization (TPO) of Engineering Services Canada. The Engineering Lead role will play a support role in the delivery of Engineering Services on a large project under the GTAA project. The candidate will manage the Engineering team including Controls Engineering, Facilities Systems Engineering, Airside & Groundside Infrastructure, Architectural Services, Engineering Data, and Commissioning Services.

Sector Of Activities

• Owner's'Engineering for Ports & Airports Market.

Your role

• Leads and coordinates the team that implements multi-disciplinary design standards and works collaboratively with the main contractor.
• Oversees pre‑construction phase services, including planning, all design phases, site development, permitting, and procurement support.
• Serves as client interface at multiple levels and at all phases and provides technical advice guidance and subject matter expertise with respect to design development.
• Manages design consultancy agreements to achieve the requirements of the contract in terms of technical specification, schedule, and cost.
• Facilitates design reviews and coordinates input and feedback from all stakeholders to ensure feedback is provided in an effective and efficient manner.
• Manages reviews by external stakeholder groups (airlines, agencies, authorities having jurisdiction).
• Provides Management and Executive level progress and performance reports, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
• Manages the client review/approval of the design at all phases and facilitates an effective handover between Development and Construction.
• Provides technical assistance and support to the delivery teams based on knowledge of the design phases and GTAA's facilities requirements, by bringing the perspective of planning and design to the other phases of program/projects construction delivery phases of the Program.
• Conducts and coordinates quality reviews for compliance with scope the requirements of work the Program.
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of GTAA staff. Provide training and guidance on established BIM and document control standards supporting GTAA LIFT programs.
• Prepares detailed lists and packs hardcopy records for archiving.
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of GTAA staff.

About You

• Recognized degree in engineering or architecture. Relevant professional designation is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in large capital programs in a role related to planning, development, engineering and/or architecture.
• Demonstrable experience using AutoCAD & Revit (MicroStation is an asset) /BIM/Civil 3D design software & Experience in Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrable experience in performing design reviews and facilitating design coordination activities.
• Good working knowledge of program development including scope finalization, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk assessments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills including the ability to facilitate meeting/workshops with large groups of stakeholders.
• Strong technical capability in all project phases and ability to solve complex problems including by using data analytics to support solution identification.
• Demonstrable experience in managing senior stakeholder relationships and providing strategic level reporting to enable effective decision making.

Rewards & benefits

• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
• Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• Take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
• Be rewarded.
• Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s’infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

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Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $115,000 - $165,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.