Project Engineer/Highway Engineer - Roadways and Highways

Stantec; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer/Highway Engineer in Ontario to lead transportation design projects. This role requires robust project management skills and experience with roadway design. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, is a licensed Professional Engineer, and has at least five years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include managing financials, directing project teams, and collaborating with other leaders in the field to ensure successful project execution. Opportunities include working in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial management of projects.
• Minimum of five years in project management or engineering design.
• Ability to develop proposals, budgets, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal transportation design projects across Ontario.
• Manage project teams and financial aspects.
• Collaborate with Transportation Leaders and Project Managers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Customer relationship skills

Roadway design experience

Education

University or college degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng. or LEL)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

Job description

Project Engineer/Highway Engineer - Roadways and Highways

Stoney Creek, ON, Canada and 2 more (Hybrid)

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Job Description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals passionate about the future of transportation.

We create great places and connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is actively seeking a Transportation Engineer for our team located in Hamilton or London, Ontario office. This group provides consulting services for Class Environmental Assessment, Preliminary Design, and Detail Design projects for public sector clients, including the Ministry of Transportation Ontario and several Ontario Southwest/GTA municipalities.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Transportation Engineer, you will be responsible for the leading and assisting municipal transportation design projects for clients across Ontario. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Directing roadway design staff, and managing multi-discipline project teams
• Financial management of projects including budget forecasting, resource management, change-order management, and client invoicing
• Developing proposals, budgets and schedules, and on-going business development and liaison with clients
• Collaborating with Transportation Leaders and other Project Managers to identify staffing, equipment, and training requirements
• Supporting the Stantec Quality Management System, and promoting Stantec’s Environmental Health & Safety program
• Ensuring that the required functions of the project are satisfactorily performed
• Developing and delivering progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Building a strong culture of quality design and teamwork
• Clients may be both internal and external to Stantec
• Other duties as assigned/required

Your Capabilities and Credentials

The ideal candidate will also have the following additional skills and qualifications:

• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication and customer relationship skills are essential
• Experienced in AutoCAD, Microstation and OpenRoads or Civil 3D software will set you apart from your peer group
• Experienced in report and proposal writing
• Experienced roadway design

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

The ideal candidate will also have the following additional skills and qualifications:

• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication and customer relationship skills are essential
• Experienced in AutoCAD, Microstation and OpenRoads or Civil 3D software will set you apart from your peer group
• Experienced in report and proposal writing
• Experienced roadway design

Education and Experience

• University or college degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in the field of road design and construction
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng. or LEL) is required
• Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience with project management or engineering design responsibilities

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1003456
• Posting Date 12/17/2025, 10:04 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day