Design Lead Engineer - Municipal Roads & Highways

Design Lead Engineer - Municipal Roads & Highways

Full-Time 51750 - 63250 £ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead design and delivery of municipal road projects while mentoring engineers.
  • Company: Dynamic infrastructure team focused on growth and innovation.
  • Benefits: Health, vision, dental benefits, pension plan, and tax-free savings options.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and leadership.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of transportation and make a real impact in your community.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering and extensive project management experience.

The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.

In this role you lead the design and delivery of municipal road and transportation projects within the GTA, applying TAC and municipal standards. You’ll mentor engineers, drive multi-disciplinary workstreams, and manage client relations and project performance. You’ll shape technical solutions, contribute to business development, and ensure high-quality outcomes. This is a partnership-focused leadership position within a collaborative infrastructure team that supports growth and innovation.

Pay / Benefits

  • health benefits
  • vision benefits
  • dental benefits
  • employer-paid provincial care premiums
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
  • Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) option for employees

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance and support for roadway design, delivery, and construction across projects
  • Lead the development and execution of Municipal Roadway and Transportation Engineering projects
  • Manage day-to-day project operations, guiding design processes and reviewing deliverables
  • Perform QA/QC design reviews and roadside safety audits
  • Lead design development from functional studies to detailed design for transportation projects
  • Oversee multidisciplinary projects from rehabilitation to expansion, coordinating with stakeholders and subconsultants
  • Coordinate with other technical disciplines to ensure integrated engineering solutions
  • Assist in business development, including proposals, work plans, and schedules
  • Prepare technical reports and ensure quality and technical excellence in deliverables
  • Stay updated on transportation planning trends to provide state-of-the-art services
  • Nurture client and industry partner relationships to support growth
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development

Key requirements

  • University degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering
  • P.Eng. licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
  • 12+ years of transportation engineering experience with at least 5 years in project management
  • Expert knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal design standards and practices
  • Advanced knowledge of roadway/highway/transit design, construction, maintenance, and traffic operations
  • Working knowledge of geotechnical, pavement, drainage, structural, and related fields
  • Proficiency in Civil3D, AutoCAD, OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, AutoTurn
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects within budget and schedule constraints
  • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience delivering results through cross-functional teams
  • Leadership
  • Strong communication
  • Conflict management
  • Civil3D
  • AutoCAD
  • OpenRoads Designer

Design Lead Engineer - Municipal Roads & Highways employer: Parsons

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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Design Lead Engineer - Municipal Roads & Highways

Technical Guidance
Municipal Roadway Design
Transportation Engineering
Project Management
QA/QC Design Reviews
Roadside Safety Audits
Stakeholder Coordination