Senior Engineer, Projects

Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead highway engineering projects. This role involves managing complex design and planning assignments, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and providing technical guidance. The ideal candidate will possess a Professional Engineer license and have a strong background in highway engineering principles. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital transportation projects that enhance public safety and infrastructure. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in engineering and project delivery, making a significant impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer licensed with PEO is mandatory.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles related to highway projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex planning and design projects for highway improvements.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Highway Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Professional Engineer License

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Project Management Software

Job description

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Are you a results-oriented professional with a passion for highway engineering projects? If so, bring your project management skills and transportation planning, design and construction knowledge to this exciting role.

About Us:

The Project Delivery Section is responsible for the delivery of many engineering services and products. Staffed by engineers, project managers, technicians and support personnel, the Project Delivery Section holds the primary responsibility for the design of highway rehabilitation, highway expansion, and safety related projects to meet current and future needs of the travelling public.

As a Project Engineer in the Project Deliver Section you will be focused on managing detail design and contract package preparation engineering assignments. The Project Engineer ensures construction contracts are delivered on time for tender in the scheduled construction year while also ensuring the proposed construction site is free of any encumbrances (e.g. utilities, archaeological sites, soil contamination, etc.) that could inhibit construction. A Project Engineer uses foresight and judgement to proactively identify actions to be taken to successfully deliver projects, this includes identifying when to seek input from project team members, colleagues, senior staff and management. By progressing through increasingly complex projects, as well as formal and informal training opportunities, Project Engineers will be provided ample opportunity to master their project management and engineering skills. In the Project Delivery Section the Project Engineer fulfils a dual role of being the Project Manager for multi-disciplinary project teams as well being the Highway Engineering specialist within the project team, as such, highway engineering knowledge and experience is imperative, including knowledge of geometric design of highways, design of active transportation facilities, and roadside safety analysis and design.

About the job

in this role, you will:

• Manage the timely delivery of complex planning and design projects undertaken both in-house and by external consultants

• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams for preliminary and detailed design of highway improvements

• Interact with ministry management, municipalities, external agencies and the public

• Provide engineering and technical advice and direction to design staff, management, consultants and construction staff

• Protect ministry interests on land development proposals adjacent to transportation corridors

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).

• The positions require the successful candidates to have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidates providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Technical Knowledge:

• Knowledge 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 projects of small and medium size and complexity.

• 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:

You are able to:

• 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!

Additional information

Address:

• 8 English Permanent - Full Time, 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region
• 2 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group: Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Schedule: 6

Category: Science and Engineering

Posted on: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures, including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• T-MT-227343/25(10)

How to apply:

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 27343, by Thursday, May 29th, 2025. Please follow the instructions to submit your application.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Government Administration

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