Senior Infrastructure Engineer, defence sector (Air, Maritime)- National

SNC-Lavalin; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian engineering firm is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to lead critical infrastructure projects within the defence sector. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, 15 years of infrastructure engineering experience (10 in defence), and a P.Eng. designation. Candidates should possess strong leadership and project management skills, with familiarity in digital infrastructure tools. This position supports hybrid work arrangements and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Training and professional development opportunities

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

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.
• Security clearance (or eligibility) at the Secret level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and oversight of critical infrastructure systems.
• Manage large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian defence regulations and environmental policies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

BIM

GIS

SCADA

Job description

Job Description

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.

Your role

• Reporting to the Director of Operations of the Engineering Management practice, the Senior Infrastructure Engineer 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.

About you

• 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).

*This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as the deliverables are intended for audiences located elsewhere in Canada or internationally.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.