Regional Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design Lead – Greater Toronto Region

Parsons; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Regional Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design Lead to join their dynamic team in the Greater Toronto Area. This role offers the opportunity to manage significant projects and expand the EA & PD portfolio, leveraging strong relationships with the Ministry of Transportation and municipalities. With a focus on collaboration and empowerment, you will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-profile infrastructure projects that enhance community wellbeing and sustainability. This position offers flexibility with a 100% remote option for the right candidate, along with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Gym Discounts

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in EA and PD projects.
• Hands-on project management experience with MTO projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall EA & PD portfolio for MTO and municipal projects.
• Oversee projects upon award and lead multidisciplinary design teams.

Skills

Project Management

Environmental Assessment

Preliminary Design

Civil Engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Regional Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design Lead – Greater Toronto Region

We’re reinventing our Greater Toronto Civil infrastructure team. Join us in a culture of empowerment and collaboration within the critical infrastructure unit. Parsons is recognized for planning and designing transportation projects in the region, with a reputation for strong technical skills, solid project delivery, and excellent performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

We are seeking an Environmental Assessment (EA) & Preliminary Design (PD) Lead to expand our business in the GTA and Ontario. The ideal candidate will have hands-on project management experience with Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and regional/municipal EA and preliminary design projects, particularly on roads, highway widening, or interchange modifications. You will manage the overall EA & PD portfolio for both MTO and municipal projects and play a key role in growing our EA & PD business. Currently, we work with the MTO and multiple Regions, and we aim to leverage these relationships to expand our EA and PD team and portfolio. Supported by a strong design team, the Regional EA & PD Lead will oversee projects upon award.

The position can be based in one of our four major offices, with a 100% remote option available for the right candidate.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 12+ years of experience delivering major/significant EA and PD projects
• Hands-on project management experience with major MTO EA & PD projects
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary design teams on challenging, high-profile projects

Additional Information

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team, which has over 80 years of experience designing and delivering infrastructure that connects and protects communities worldwide. We work collaboratively within our teams and with partners to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure, aiming to improve communities and quality of life through economic growth, mobility, sustainability, and resiliency.

We value our employees’ wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, employer-paid provincial care premiums, DCPP, TFSA, RRSP, life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and gym discounts. Parsons is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, actively supporting representation across all levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Join us in imagining the future and applying today!