Project Engineer, Roadways

Gannett Fleming; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Transportation team in Ottawa or Toronto. You will lead projects that enhance community connectivity through resilient roadway and transit solutions. Responsibilities include managing design phases, preparing engineering documentation, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a P.Eng. designation, and at least 8 years of relevant experience. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work environment

Professional development support

Competitive paid-time-off

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in roadway, highway, or transit design.
• Strong experience in producing engineering drawings and documentation.
• Technical knowledge of civil engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design phases of roadway, transit and highway projects.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and engineering layouts.
• Conduct site inspections to validate design solutions.

Skills

Civil Engineering principles

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

Client coordination

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario

Tools

Civil design platforms

Job description

GFT is seeking a Project Engineer, Roadways to join our Transportation team in Toronto or Ottawa, ON. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto or Ottawa office.

Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges, transit, or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

Join GFT’s Roads & Highways team in Toronto as a Project Engineer and play a leading role in shaping transportation infrastructure that enhances community connectivity and sustainable growth. You’ll collaborate in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment and manage projects that contribute to safe, efficient, and resilient travel networks across the Greater Toronto Area.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Leading and managing the planning, preliminary design, and detailed design phases of municipal roadway, transit and highway infrastructure projects.
• Preparing and reviewing engineering drawings, sketches, and layouts using advanced civil design platforms.
• Producing 2D and 3D engineering documentation using AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and InRoads/OpenRoads as part of our ongoing digital transformation.
• Ensuring compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal engineering standards and regulations.
• Writing and contributing to technical documentation including design reports, feasibility studies, design criteria, and proposals.
• Conducting and overseeing site inspections and investigations to inform and validate design solutions.
• Collaborating directly with clients, attending meetings, and providing technical guidance and insights.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to a supportive and innovative team environment.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in roadway, highway, or transit infrastructure design, including internships or co‑op placements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and Bentley MicroStation with InRoads/OpenRoads.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering principles and the ability to apply them in practical design solutions.
• Experience with engineering design and drawing production workflows for transportation projects.

What we prefer you bring:

• Familiarity with provincial (e.g., MTO) and municipal roadway design standards and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in client coordination, stakeholder communication, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Experience in preparing and overseeing construction cost estimates, tender packages, and contract documentation.
• Interest in innovative practices such as digital delivery, BIM for infrastructure, and sustainability in design.
• A proactive mindset and the initiative to foster continuous improvement and mentorship within the team.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.

We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Employment Status: Full‑Time

Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.

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