Senior Highway Design Lead - MTO Projects

Egis in Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Canada seeks a Senior MTO Highway Design Lead in Toronto to helm project delivery within a hybrid work setting. You will guide highway and bridge projects, coordinate with MTO and other stakeholders, and oversee scope, schedule, and technical quality from design through execution.

The role requires 10–15 years in highway design and strong leadership, with Ontario standards knowledge and excellent communication skills. Licensed engineer and travel as needed are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and P.Eng. licence in Ontario.
• 10–15 years' experience in highway design and project management.
• Experience delivering MTO transportation projects with regulatory coordination.
• Strong written/verbal communication and leadership in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary detailed design delivery for MTO highway/bridge projects.
• Manage scope, schedule and cost, monitoring milestones and performance.
• Provide design review and technical oversight for roadway projects.
• Coordinate with clients, regulators, utilities and contractors for approvals.
• Implement QA/QC procedures to ensure standards compliance.
• Direct and mentor engineering teams through design and execution.
• Prepare technical proposals, work plans and project schedules.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement across teams for integrated delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Technical leadership

QA/QC oversight

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Advanced degree in Transportation or Civil Engineering

Job description

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Your future starts here. Join Egis, where your ambition meets unparalleled growth opportunities. As we continue to expand within Canada, we're looking for talented professionals like you to be a part of our innovative team. Imagine working alongside over 1,000 top-tier engineers, architects, and planners, all dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and development.

Job Description

The Senior MTO Highway Design Lead is a project management and technical leadership role within a multidisciplinary highway engineering team based in Toronto, ON, Canada. This position leads the delivery of Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) infrastructure projects in a hybrid work environment, including highway expansion, interchange design, roadway rehabilitation, and bridge rehabilitation/replacement assignments. Work is performed within a consulting engineering environment, requiring close collaboration with MTO stakeholders, approval agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with provincial standards and successful project execution.

The role involves managing detailed design phases, coordinating regulatory approvals, and overseeing design development across complex transportation projects. The ideal candidate brings 10–15 years of progressive experience in highway design and project management, with demonstrated leadership in MTO projects, strong stakeholder coordination capabilities, and the ability to manage scope, schedules, budgets, and technical quality across infrastructure design programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary detailed design delivery for MTO highway and bridge projects, ensuring alignment with technical specifications and regulatory standards.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and cost control, including monitoring progress and technical performance against defined milestones.
• Provide technical oversight and design review for roadway, interchange, and rehabilitation engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory authorities, utility stakeholders, and contractors to support permitting and approvals.
• Implement and enforce QA/QC procedures to maintain compliance with corporate and MTO design standards.
• Direct and mentor engineering teams through design development and project execution phases.
• Prepare technical proposals, work plans, and project schedules, supporting business development initiatives.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and coordination across multidisciplinary teams to support integrated project delivery.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in highway design and project management within a consulting engineering environment.
• Demonstrated experience delivering MTO transportation infrastructure projects, including highways, interchanges, and roadway rehabilitation.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario highway engineering standards, policies, regulations, and operational procedures.
• Proven capability in project management, including scheduling, cost control, and technical delivery oversight.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating with stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting and stakeholder communication.
• Valid driver's license with access to a registered and insured vehicle.

Assets

• Eligibility for or approval within the MTO RAQS system for relevant specialties.
• Experience with bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects within provincial transportation programs.
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure programs across Ontario regions (GTA, Northern, Southwestern Ontario).
• Advanced degree in Transportation or Civil Engineering.

Additional Information

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.