Senior Engineer, Projects

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) in Ontario is seeking Senior Project Engineers to lead planning, delivery and construction of Highway 413 and related corridors. You will work with municipalities, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders to balance transportation needs with environmental stewardship.

This role focuses on end-to-end project delivery, strategic problem solving, and leadership within a fast-paced program that shapes Ontario's transportation future.

Qualifications

• Licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or accreditation in a Canadian province/territory; must obtain a PEO license as a condition of accepting this position.
• Valid driver's license, or equivalent, as recognized by Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Manage the timely end-to-end delivery of complex planning and engineering projects undertaken in-house and by external consultants.
• Interact with ministry management, municipalities, external agencies and the public.
• Consolidate engineering input and provide technical direction to management and consultants.
• Protect ministry interests with respect to active projects within future provincial highway corridors.
• Coordinate planning, design and construction activities related to relocation of major utilities along the new highway corridor.

Skills

Professional engineering

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

PEO license or Canadian accreditation

Job description

Apply By: Monday, November 9, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Are you a professional engineer with a passion for working on diverse teams and tackling complex highway projects?

The Major Highway Planning Office is seeking Senior Project Engineers who excel in building strong relationships, managing complex projects, and solving problems with strategic insight. If you are ready to put your expertise in engineering, communication, and decision-making to work in a fast-paced, impactful environment, we want to hear from you!

Few infrastructure projects have the potential to shape the future of Ontario the way Highway 413 does. Connecting rapidly growing communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe, this transformational transportation corridor will help improve connectivity, support economic growth, and create a more resilient transportation network for generations to come.

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is seeking experienced Senior Project Engineers to help lead the planning, delivery, and construction of one of the largest and most complex transportation infrastructure programs in Canada. Highway 413 presents a rare opportunity to contribute to a project of provincial significance, from major interchanges and complex bridge structures to innovative construction staging, utility coordination, and environmental stewardship initiatives.

As part of a dedicated and high-performing team, you will tackle some of the most challenging engineering and project delivery issues in the province. Working alongside industry-leading professionals, municipal partners, Indigenous communities, and key stakeholders, you will help advance innovative solutions that balance transportation needs, environmental considerations, and long-term community growth.

This is a unique chance to leave a lasting legacy on Ontario's transportation system while developing your leadership, technical, and project management expertise. If you are looking to be part of a once-in-a-career infrastructure program that will influence how people and goods move across the Greater Toronto Area for decades to come, we want to hear from you.

Explore this exciting opportunity to lead, innovate, and deliver on one of Ontario's most high-profile transportation projects. Join MTO and help shape the future of mobility in Ontario.

About the Office.

The Major Highway Planning Office within the Project Delivery and Innovations Branch, is part of the Major Highway Projects Division, overseeing the overall delivery of major projects. We help lead and implement some of the highest profile, innovative and priority transportation/highway projects in the province using all contract delivery methods. The ministry's capital infrastructure program has more than tripled in the last decade, including several generational projects being delivered concurrently by MTO, Metrolinx, and Infrastructure Ontario. Delivery of major infrastructure projects requires an integrated team approach including working closely with delivery partners including other ministries and municipalities, with the adoption of new tools and emerging delivery models.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• Manage the timely end to end delivery of complex planning and engineering projects undertaken both in-house and by external consultants using innovative procurement and alternative delivery methods
• Interact with ministry management, municipalities, external agencies and the public
• Consolidate engineering input and provide technical advice and direction to, management and consultants
• Protect ministry interests with respect to active projects within future provincial highway corridors
• Coordinate planning, design and construction activities related to the relocation of major utilities along the new highway corridor

Please note that the successful candidates can work out of one of the two following office locations:

• 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue, Ontario, M3M 0B7
• 301 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7R4

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or you currently have accreditation as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian Province or Territory, and you will obtain a Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) license as a condition of accepting this position.
• You possess a valid driver's license, or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario.

Technical knowledge

You have:

• knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil engineering related to highway engineering to provide engineering, technical and administrative guidance on transportation in-house and external consultant projects
• working knowledge of related fields including geotechnical, pavement design, structural, drainage, surveys, electrical, traffic, construction practices
• knowledge of consultant management principles and procedures to coordinate and oversee the acquisition, monitoring and evaluation of service providers in the delivery of engineering assignments
• knowledge of related legislative acts such as Environmental Assessment Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act and Drainage Act to ensure adherence of designs

Communication, presentation and relationship building skills

You have:

• communication and presentation skills to make presentations and represent the ministry on engineering and technical matters
• relationship building skills to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, senior officials and the public
• written communication skills to write reports and briefing notes as well as to prepare ministerial correspondence responding to public inquiries

Project management skills and knowledge

• You have knowledge of project management techniques to manage large and complex projects including working knowledge of Value Engineering techniques
• You are able to provide engineering, technical and administrative advice/guidance to junior staff and consultants
• You can provide guidance on the acquisition, monitoring and evaluation of service providers in the delivery of engineering assignments

Analytical and problem solving skills

• assess engineering designs, proposals, contract drawings and documents to prepare special provisions and standards against established standards and guidelines
• review proposals to determine their viability and oversee project budgets to ensure project parameters are met
• review, analyze information data, identify issues that have direct impact on public safety, natural/social environment, engineering design standards and cost, and provide engineering solutions

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
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Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.