Senior Transportation Engineer & Project Manager

Dillon Consulting Limited; Eastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Canada is looking for a Senior Transportation Engineer – Project Manager. This position involves managing engineering projects, leading teams, and developing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering, a professional engineering license in Ontario, and at least 15 years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $200,000 per year, along with benefits like flexible work hours and employee development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee share purchase plan

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible work hours

Wellness subsidy

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years related work experience.
• Proven leadership and business development capabilities.
• Exceptional abilities in project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead preparation of technical reports and studies.
• Conduct stakeholder consultation programs and presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Business Development

Public and Agency Consultation

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Google Suite

Job description

Job Opportunity

Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast‑paced and agile environment.

Overview

Dillon’s Highway Discipline is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer – Project Manager to fill an existing vacancy within our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

At Dillon, we operate as one team. The successful candidate can be based at any one of our following offices: Toronto, Guelph, Kitchener, Oakville, Windsor, Chatham, Hamilton, London, Kingston & Ottawa. We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities

• Management of transportation engineering projects and multidisciplinary project teams (including transportation, bridge, electrical and water‑resource engineers, transportation systems planners, environmental planners, environmental scientists, technical support staff, etc.)
• Continuous development of technical expertise on a variety of transportation engineering projects, environmental assessments, preliminary design, detailed design and construction phase services.
• Lead the preparation of technical reports and studies to support the development of transportation designs, including EA documentation.
• Lead the preparation of contract documentation, including contract drawings, construction specifications, tender quantity and cost estimates, and working day estimates.
• Management and delivery of stakeholder consultation programs and municipal council and agency presentations.
• Provide regular and effective communication with clients, develop and oversee project budgets, and take overall responsibility for successful project delivery.

Business Development

• Prepare estimates and project proposals.
• Take a leading role in maintaining the MTO client relationship.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, in collaboration with other project managers.
• Contribute to the leadership of the Transportation Facilities Group.
• Business travel for project meetings and to other Dillon offices upon request.

Learning & Development

• Commit to self‑development and ongoing learning and professional development.
• Input to the career development of junior and intermediate staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Qualifications

• A degree in civil engineering.
• Licensed to practice as a professional engineer in the province of Ontario.
• A minimum of 15 years related work experience.
• Proven leadership and business development capabilities.

Experience

• Proven experience with the MTO environmental assessment process, and preliminary/detail design of provincial facilities infrastructure.
• Previous experience with alternative project delivery models.
• Demonstrated abilities in the management and leadership of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Exceptional abilities in project management.
• Proven skills in public and agency consultation.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Applications (Teams, Word, Excel, etc.) and Google Suite.
• Strong verbal and writing skills, including experience in the preparation of technical memos and reports.

Compensation

$150,000/y – $200,000/y (dependent on education, experience and skills; geographic region and internal equity considered).

Benefits

• Employee share purchase plan (Dillon is 100% employee‑owned).
• A competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions.
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options.
• Employee learning and development opportunities.
• Wellness subsidy.
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership (optional).
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) resources.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee‑owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi‑faced projects. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.