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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

As a member of Municipal Infrastructure team in the Engineering, Design and Project Management Division for Central Canada, you will be working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. As a Civil Design Lead, you will be leading and managing delivery of civil & drainage designs from conception to detailed design, and construction stages. The Civil Design Lead for the Rail & Transportation projects is responsible for overseeing all civil engineering aspects of the project, ensuring that design deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and functionality. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and project management skills to successfully deliver the civil design components within the specified timeframe and budget. The Civil Design Lead will work closely with other discipline leads, clients, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and client satisfaction.

Our Municipal & Transportation Infrastructure team is looking for a Civil Design Lead to join our growing team.

Your role

  • Lead the Civil design in preparation of Rail guideway and roadway civil design drawings, including profiles, cross-sections, earthworks, grading, drainage, and underground services.
  • Lead and manage the civil design project team, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
  • Attend and represent the civil design team in project meetings, workshops, and presentations. Serve as the primary point of contact for civil design matters with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
  • Manage design changes and ensure proper documentation and communication with the project team.
  • Oversee the preparation of reports, calculations, technical memos, and meeting minutes. Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Implement and maintain quality control procedures for civil design deliverables.
  • Manage the civil design budget, monitor team performance and workload, adjusting as necessary to meet project demands.
Cities & development Engineering

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-147871

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on transportation projects, particularly Railway systems, Roadways and Highways.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading and managing design teams in a fast-paced, dynamic project environment.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing civil design components of large-scale infrastructure projects, from conception through to completion.
  • Expertise in designing Rail Transit guideways, roadway civil design, including profiles, cross-sections, earthworks, grading, storm drainage systems, erosion & sedimentation controls, and underground services.
  • Strong familiarity with civil, transportation and drainage design standards and guidelines in Ontario and familiarity with municipal and provincial clients and approving agencies.
  • Experience in attending and representing the civil design team in project meetings, workshops, and presentations.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, InRoads/OpenRoads, MS Project.
  • Project management experience would be an asset.
  • Thorough understanding of the importance of health and safety.
  • Valid Driver's License is required.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $100,000 - $135,000 annually (Only Applicable to Ontario). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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