Senior Project Engineer

Dmwills; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join their Land Development Engineering Department. This role offers the chance to lead and manage diverse land development projects, from small site plans to large subdivisions, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You will leverage your extensive civil engineering expertise to navigate complex approvals and ensure successful project outcomes. This position not only promises professional growth and career advancement but also allows you to make a significant impact on community development in Ontario. If you are passionate about engineering and community building, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Merit-based Bonuses

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Civil/Municipal/Land Development Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario land development approvals and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for land development projects, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with technical disciplines to prepare comprehensive documents.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Land Development Approvals Process

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Land Development Engineering Department Full Time Peterborough, ON Hybrid

Senior Project Engineer, Land Development Engineering

D.M. Wills Associates Limited is in search of an experienced Project Engineer for projects in our Land Development (Civil) Engineering Department.

Land Development projects are a multi-step process, with inputs required from a wide range of supporting disciplines. The success of these projects depends on technical knowledge and experience, pro-active project management, clear communication and solutions-oriented problem solving. Wills provides a full suite of land development services to help our clients get where they are going. Our experts include engineers, project managers, professional planners, biologists, hydrogeologists, contract administrators, surveyors and inspectors who work closely together to understand the big picture and how each piece of a project is interconnected. We believe that the better integrated our land development services are, the greater the benefits are to the entire project.

Your opportunity as a Senior Project Engineer is to join our site servicing and stormwater management teams where you will play a key role in delivering crucial residential, commercial and institutional projects to our community. You will leverage your technical expertise to guide complex land development projects from concept to completion, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of experts to ensure successful outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead/manage the servicing and grading design for land development projects ranging from small scale site plans to multi-phase subdivisions.
• Serve as primary contact for key land development clients.
• Coordinate with internal and external technical disciplines to design and deliver comprehensive land development documents for agency review and approval.
• Manage project resources, budgets and deliverables.
• Prepare and/or coordinate proposals for multidisciplinary land development projects.
• Provide Technical Peer Review services to neighboring municipalities.
• Prepare development agreements and approvals, construction specifications and tender document.
• Providing guidance to project engineers and project designers in maintaining quality of work.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario (P.Eng. with PEO).
• Minimum 7 years of Civil/Municipal/Land Development Engineering experience.
• Strong competency in the land development approvals process in Ontario.
• Experience applying municipal design standards in southern Ontario, TAC Geometric Design Guidelines, MECP Environmental Compliance Approvals and Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Additional qualifications that are considered an asset:

• Experience as Expert Witness for Ontario Land Tribunal Hearings.

Work Culture

At Wills, we build partnerships with our team members, clients and community rooted in respect and fostered through a work environment that is committed to supporting, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We provide a social and professional environment to support your personal and professional goals. We believe what we do has a significant impact on our community and the communities where we work.

Why this Job Matters

In our Land Development Engineering Department, you will work as part of a fully integrated, multidisciplinary team to provide land development solutions that work for today’s complex problems and ensures the future quality of life for our communities. The work you do will contribute to successful community and housing developments, a priority for Ontario and across Canada.

What You Will Gain

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will maintain and build on the great reputation of the company and team. You will have the opportunity to apply your civil engineering expertise and skills on projects that matter. Depending on your interests and motivation, this job can provide an opportunity for growth and career advancement.

Wills offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits and merit-based bonuses for performance and tenure. Salary will be commensurate with experience. This position can include in-office work from our Peterborough office with hybrid work options available as well.

At Wills, we believe that our people form the foundation of our identity and our excellence. If you are motivated by the impact you will have as a member of our team, Wills is interested in speaking with you. If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume.

We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Throughout the selection process, accommodations are available to candidates upon request, please advise us if you require accommodation.