Senior Rail & Transit Engineering Leader

Jobtailor

Toronto

On-site

CAD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Ontario seeks a senior civil engineer to lead design and delivery of infrastructure projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment with OPSS/OPSD and municipal requirements. You will review complex designs, manage budgets and schedules, mentor engineers, engage stakeholders, and drive quality through all project phases from concept to construction support.

This position requires P.Eng, 20+ years' experience, and strong leadership; travel to multiple offices and

Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario in good standing.
Eligible to act as Engineer of Record (EOR) where required.
Minimum 20+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
Minimum 10 years in a leadership or design management role.
Extensive experience delivering infrastructure projects within Ontario.
Experience managing globally distributed engineering teams is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Ontario Provincial Standards Specifications (OPSS) and Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD).
Knowledge of Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process.
Knowledge of municipal servicing requirements.
Knowledge of road reconstruction and roadway design standards.
Knowledge of grading and drainage design.
Knowledge of general stormwater management requirements.
Knowledge of watermain and sanitary sewer design.
Knowledge of utility coordination requirements.
Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements.
Knowledge of Ontario Building Code and applicable provincial regulations.
Knowledge of municipal engineering standards from GTA and Ontario municipalities.
Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex project environments.
High level of professional judgment and accountability.
Commitment to engineering excellence and quality.

Responsibilities

Lead civil engineering design and delivery for complex infrastructure projects.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Review, approve, and coordinate civil engineering deliverables through all project phases.
Ensure adherence to project scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Conduct detailed technical reviews of engineering designs, calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications.
Serve as the senior reviewer for civil engineering submissions.
Verify compliance with client requirements, municipal standards, and industry best practices.
Establish and implement quality assurance and quality control processes.
Review and validate work completed by international engineering teams.
Manage and direct engineering deliverables produced by engineers and designers in other countries.
Communicate Ontario-specific design requirements and client expectations to remote teams.
Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews across multiple offices and time zones.
Resolve technical issues arising from differences in codes, standards, and engineering practices.
Engage and coordinate with municipal staff, authorities, utility owners, regulatory agencies, transit authorities, clients, contractors, and construction teams.
Lead technical meetings and design workshops.
Manage stakeholder comments and approvals.
Present engineering solutions to clients and regulatory agencies.
Negotiate and resolve technical and permitting issues.
Lead civil engineering work packages from concept through detailed design and construction support.
Coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces.
Monitor schedules, budgets, deliverables, and project risks.
Support proposal development and business growth activities.
Assist project managers in resource planning and execution strategies.