Highway Design Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Training and professional development

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Toronto is seeking a Highway Design Engineer who will contribute technical expertise to highway design packages. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, be a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario, and possess 5–10 years of experience with MTO projects. Responsibilities include carrying out designs, mentoring junior staff, and communicating with stakeholders. Competitive compensation of $100,000–$130,000 annually is offered along with flexible benefits and a hybrid working culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in Ontario.
• Minimum of 5–10 years’ experience working on MTO planning and design projects.
• Solid understanding of MTO design guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out highway designs under the direction of a Project Manager and Senior Engineers.
• Mentor junior staff to produce milestone deliverables that meet MTO requirements.
• Liaise with internal disciplines and external parties, including government agencies.

Skills

Highway engineering knowledge

MTO design guidelines understanding

Mentoring junior staff

Computer skills (MS Office, AutoCAD, OpenRoads)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P. Eng) registration

Tools

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Our Transportation Infrastructure Group focuses on the Civil Engineering design of linear transportation projects including roads and highways. The Highway Design Engineer will provide technical design expertise, mentoring to junior staff, and support to project teams delivering highway design packages. Experience with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) highway design is required, as well as understanding of utilities, regulatory agencies, and other highway stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Carry out highway designs under direction of a Project Manager and Senior Engineers.
• Mentor and guide junior staff to produce milestone deliverables that meet MTO requirements.
• Liaise with other internal disciplines and external parties, including government agencies and utility operators as required.
• Be a collaborative member of the design team, focused on completing designs on schedule to meet client requirements.
• Follow all quality system standards and procedures.
• Follow all applicable standards, codes, and regulations.
• Embrace and actively support behavior‑based workplace health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in Ontario.
• Minimum of 5–10 years’ experience working on MTO planning and design projects.
• Highway engineering knowledge and skills; solid understanding of MTO design guidelines and standards.
• Computer skills – MS Office, AutoCAD, OpenRoads, and other relevant industry‑standard tools.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Benefits

Compensation: $100,000–$130,000 annually (base salary determined by skills, experience, and role impact). Benefits include competitive compensation, employee recognition, flexible benefits for health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle needs, training and professional development, hybrid working culture, and generous time‑off policies.