Senior Infrastructure Engineer, Defence (Air, Maritime)

Morson Talent; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to lead critical infrastructure projects supporting Canada's defence operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in infrastructure engineering, strong project management skills, and a P.Eng. designation. This role offers competitive pay, flexible benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with at least 10 years in a defence or government context.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada.
• Deep understanding of defence infrastructure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and oversight of critical infrastructure systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for resilience and security.
• Manage large-scale infrastructure projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

BIM

GIS

SCADA

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Overview

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will join the Engineering Management practice within the Technical Professional Organization (TPO) of Engineering Services Canada. The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will play a lead role in the delivery of Engineering Services on large and complex projects within the Defence market portfolio.

Location: National (Canada)

Your role within the team

Reporting to the Director of Operations of the Engineering Management practice, the Senior Infrastructure Engineer will:

• Lead the design, development, and oversight of critical infrastructure systems supporting Canada's defence operations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the resilience, security, and performance of infrastructure supporting military and defence technologies.
• Lead the development of infrastructure strategies aligned with defence objectives, including facilities, networks, and operational support systems.
• Provide expert guidance on engineering standards, risk assessments, and lifecycle management of infrastructure assets.
• Manage large-scale infrastructure projects, including design, procurement, implementation, and commissioning.
• Ensure all infrastructure complies with Canadian defence regulations, cybersecurity standards, and environmental policies.
• Liaise with the Department of National Defence (DND), Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), contractors, and other government agencies.
• Drive modernization initiatives, including smart infrastructure, digital twins, and sustainable engineering practices.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• 15 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with at least 10 years in a defence or government context.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada.
• Deep understanding of defence infrastructure requirements, including secure facilities, communications systems, and operational readiness.
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., PMP) is an asset.
• Security clearance (or eligibility) at the Secret level or higher.
• Familiarity with NATO STANAGs, Canadian defence procurement processes, and DND infrastructure frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with digital infrastructure tools (e.g., BIM, GIS, SCADA).

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Aperçu

Ingénieur principal en infrastructures – aperçu du rôle: L’Ingénieur principal en infrastructures se joindra à la pratique de gestion de l’ingénierie au sein de l’Organisation technique professionnelle (TPO) des Services d’ingénierie Canada. Il jouera un rôle clé dans la prestation de services d’ingénierie pour des projets vastes et complexes dans le portefeuille du marché de la Défense.

Lieu: National (Canada)

Votre rôle au sein de l'équipe

Relevant du directeur des opérations de la pratique de gestion de l'ingénierie, l’Ingénieur principal en infrastructures sera appelé à :

• Diriger la conception, le développement et la supervision de systèmes d'infrastructure critiques soutenant les opérations de défense du Canada.
• Collaborer avec des équipes multidisciplinaires afin d’assurer la résilience, la sécurité et la performance des infrastructures appuyant les technologies militaires et de défense.
• Élaborer des stratégies d’infrastructure alignées sur les objectifs de défense, incluant les installations, les réseaux et les systèmes de soutien opérationnel.
• Fournir des conseils d’expert sur les normes d’ingénierie, les évaluations de risques et la gestion du cycle de vie des actifs d’infrastructure.
• Gérer des projets d’infrastructure de grande envergure, incluant la conception, l’approvisionnement, la mise en œuvre et la mise en service.
• Veiller à ce que toutes les infrastructures respectent les règlements de défense canadiens, les normes de cybersécurité et les politiques environnementales.
• Assurer la liaison avec le ministère de la Défense nationale (MDN), les Forces armées canadiennes (FAC), les entrepreneurs et d’autres organismes gouvernementaux.
• Conduire des initiatives de modernisation, incluant les infrastructures intelligentes, les jumeaux numériques et les pratiques d’ingénierie durable.

Ce que nous offrons

• L'occasion de travailler sur divers projets majeurs pour des clients internes et externes.
• Un environnement stimulant où l'équilibre travail-vie personnelle est important.
• Un large éventail de possibilités d'apprentissage et de développement.
• Une rémunération compétitive, des avantages sociaux flexibles, un régime d'actions pour employés et un régime de retraite à cotisations déterminées.
• Un milieu de travail axé sur la santé et la sécurité.