Design Lead

Aecon Group Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. is looking for a professional engineer to support the planning and design of temporary work structures for the Hamilton LRT project. This position involves close collaboration with project teams to create detailed technical drawings and supervise all temporary works.

Candidates should have a post-secondary education in civil engineering, a P.Eng designation, and over 7 years of relevant experience. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The salary range is between $90,000 and $115,000, depending on education and experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in design of temporary structures and detailing.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and design of temporary work structures.
• Supervise early works during implementation.
• Prepare designs for temporary structures.
• Collaborate to create detailed technical drawings.
• Conduct quality checks on completed work.
• Provide status and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with QA programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time-management

Multitasking

Education

Post-secondary education in civil engineering

Professional engineer (P.Eng)

Job description

Aecon is a leading Canadian infrastructure developer. This position will support planning and design of temporary work structures for the Hamilton LRT project and supervise early works during implementation.

Project Overview

The Hamilton LRT – Package 1: Civil & Utilities is a partnership with Metrolinx. Aecon provides construction capability as part of an integrated team, working collaboratively with alliance participants to progress design, cost, and construction schedules.

What You’ll Do Here

• Work closely with the project team to understand their needs and prepare designs for temporary structures.
• Collaborate with external engineers and internal team to create detailed technical drawings and schematics.
• Generate material take‑off and bill of materials where necessary.
• Conduct quality checks on completed work to identify errors or discrepancies.
• Design, plan, and supervise all temporary works, including excavation, shoring, bracing, formwork, falsework, scaffolding, retaining walls, protection structures, foundations for temporary structures such as hoarding, working platforms, hard‑stands or other concrete structures during construction.
• Provide status and progress reports to customer, project team, and management.
• Interface with client representatives, design engineers, consultants, other contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure the project is constructed in accordance with QA programs and project quality requirements.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

What You Bring To The Team

• Post‑secondary education in an engineering civil discipline.
• Professional engineer (P.Eng) required.
• 7+ years of experience in design of temporary structures and detailing.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team.
• Organizational and time‑management skills, ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

Pay Range: $90,000 - $115,000 (individual pay determined by location, education, experience, unique skills, and job conditions).

Benefits & Inclusion

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome all to apply, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessible Canada Act.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.