Highway Design Lead

Company Description

Join Egis, where your ambition meets unparalleled growth opportunities. As we continue to expand within Canada, we're looking for talented professionals like you to be a part of our innovative team. Imagine working alongside over 1,000 top-tier engineers, architects, and planners, all dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and development. 

At Egis, your skills and aspirations will find the perfect environment to thrive. Elevate your career with us and be a driving force in our exciting journey. 

Our values showcase everything we believe in: 

A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.   

A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.  

A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.   

Job Description

• Leading the design team in the preparation of designs, technical reports, contract plans, and documents required for the delivery of the Ministry of Transportation’s multi-year highway construction program.
• Monitoring overall work progress and technical performance on projects to ensure timelines and targets are being met.
• Providing mentorship, technical guidance, support, and oversight to other engineers and technical staff working on your projects.
• Ensuring that corporate and client QA/QC practices are completed on all projects.
• Maintaining positive relationships with clients and stakeholders;
• Coordinating with clients, approval agencies, utility companies, contractors, etc.
• Preparing proposals, project work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensuring adherence to design standards, policies, and procedures.
• Mentoring and developing junior design staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and P.Eng. designation required. 
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in highway design and project management. 
• Proven ability to lead design teams and prepare technical reports and contract documents. 
• Proficient in highway design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation). 
• Strong understanding of QA/QC processes and design standards. 
• Experience preparing project budgets, schedules, and proposals. 
• Skilled in mentoring junior staff and managing client relationships. 
• Effective at coordinating with stakeholders, agencies, and contractors. 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Ministry of Transportation projects is an asset.

Additional Information

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.