Engineering Project Manager in the field of Hydropower or Transportation Infrastructure

Lombardi Engineering Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead their Canadian office based in Toronto. This role involves managing large infrastructure and hydraulic design projects while ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Candidates must have over 15 years of experience in civil or geotechnical engineering, with a professional designation preferred. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to mentor and develop local teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in civil or geotechnical engineering, especially with large infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Canada preferred.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all stages of infrastructure and hydraulic works for Canadian projects.
• Supervise project teams and enforce QA/QC standards.
• Act as technical contact for clients, partners, and authorities.
• Support business development and mentor local staff.

Skills

Leadership

Client/stakeholder management

Communication

Collaboration in multicultural environments

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Join the founding phase of our Canadian office (current offices in Toronto and Montreal): lead civil or hydraulic design for large infrastructure projects, work within a dynamic local team, and rely on the technical strength of a world-leading engineering group.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all stages of infrastructure and hydraulic works for Canadian projects, ensuring delivery to scope, schedule and budget.
• Supervise, assign and review project teamwork; enforce QA/QC, compliance with standards/regulations and high-quality engineering outputs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and act as primary technical contact with clients, partners, contractors and public authorities (permitting/stakeholder meetings).
• Support business build-out and business development of the local office: mentor staff, contribute to proposals and represent Lombardi’s design office in Canada.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of proven experience in civil or geotechnical engineering, with significant exposure to large infrastructure projects (ideally hydropower/pumped storage and/or major transportation).
• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Canada is strongly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, client/stakeholder management and communication skills; English required, French an asset.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with proven ability to collaborate effectively in multicultural environments.

Contact

• Selim Sayah
• Monica Mannelli