Lead Engineer - Roadway Design

CIMA+; Ontario (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits from day one

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee share purchase plan

Hybrid work model

Work/Life balance policy across Canada

3–5 weeks vacation based on experience

Tailored training to improve skills

Job summary

CIMA+’s Municipal & Transportation Design team has built a reputation for excellence in transportation and infrastructure. The Lead Engineer - Roadway Design will act as the Roadway Design Lead on major provincial (MTO) and municipal projects, guiding from preliminary through detailed design and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Based in Ontario with potential to work from Mississauga, Toronto, Markham or Bowmanville, you will lead civil roadway components on freeways, highways,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario (or immediately eligible).
• Minimum 15+ years of roadway/highway design experience.
• Proven experience working with MTO and/or municipal clients.
• Strong knowledge of highway engineering standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Demonstrated detailed design experience on complex projects.
• Extensive knowledge in Civil 3D, MicroStation, InRoads, and/or OpenRoads Designer.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a insured vehicle.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design components for major transportation projects from concept to completion.
• Act as a transportation engineer on MTO and municipal projects in both preliminary and detailed design.
• Prepare and review technical reports, contract documents, design drawings, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Perform quality control reviews on plans, profiles, and design models in Civil 3D, InRoads, and/or OpenRoads Designer.
• Conduct initial site inspections and support constructability reviews.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technologists.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, agencies, and internal project teams.
• Support business development initiatives including client relationship management, proposal development, interview presentations, and major project pursuits.
• Stay current with evolving CAD and roadway design tools and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

InRoads

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

CIMA+’s Municipal & Transportation Design team have created a reputation for excellence within the transportation and infrastructure sectors by successfully delivering thousands of projects over the past 30 years. Our talented team of professionals can lead any type of project, regardless of its complexity and scale. The team draws on a reservoir of diverse experience that includes planning, design, inspection, construction management, and infrastructure reconstruction in both rural and urban environments. We take a wholistic approach to municipal transportation infrastructure projects that minimizes the environmental footprint, promotes sustainable growth, and supports resilient communities. Our innovative solutions integrate all modes of transportation, so motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists co-exist safely and travel efficiently. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

The Lead Engineer - Roadway Design will act as the Roadway Design Lead on major transportation projects, supporting the successful delivery of complex provincial (MTO) and municipal roadway assignments from preliminary through detailed design.

You will lead civil roadway components on projects such as freeways, urban and rural highways, interchanges, and intersections, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams including drainage, utilities, and municipal services.

The role may be based out of Mississauga, Toronto, Markham and Bowmanville offices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design components for major transportation projects from concept to completion.
• Act as a transportation engineer on MTO and municipal projects in both preliminary and detailed design.
• Prepare and review technical reports, contract documents, design drawings, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Perform quality control reviews on plans, profiles, and design models in Civil 3D, InRoads, and/or OpenRoads Designer.
• Conduct initial site inspections and support constructability reviews.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technologists.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, agencies, and internal project teams.
• Support business development initiatives including client relationship management, proposal development, interview presentations, and major project pursuits.
• Stay current with evolving CAD and roadway design tools and standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario (or immediately eligible).
• Minimum 15+ years of roadway/highway design experience.
• Proven experience working with MTO and/or municipal clients.
• Strong knowledge of highway engineering standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Demonstrated detailed design experience on complex projects.
• Extensive knowledge in Civil 3D, MicroStation, InRoads, and/or OpenRoads Designer.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a insured vehicle.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company,an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenouspeople, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying foremployment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.

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