Development engineer Jobs in Guelph, ON

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Your Role at GEI.

At GEI’s Guelph office, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a city known for its balance of urban growth and natural surroundings - a community that values both innovation and sustainability. This is the perfect backdrop for impactful land development projects that shape how people live, work, and connect.

As a Senior Land Development Project Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex residential and commercial / industrial developments. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, guiding projects from concept through completion, ensuring they are on time, on budget, and built to the highest standards. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for building vibrant, sustainable communities, this role offers a chance to leave a lasting mark on the Guelph region and beyond.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee the full lifecycle of land development projects, ensuring that each phase is completed efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, including engineers, designers, and contractors, to ensure project alignment and success.
• Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with stakeholders' expectations.
• Collaborate with environmental, geotechnical, and structural teams to ensure integrated solutions throughout the project.
• Review and approve technical reports, drawings, and plans to ensure compliance with local regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and procurement strategies.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, mitigate risks, and ensure that quality control is maintained.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, and local authorities to ensure smooth project execution.
• Mentor junior team members and support their professional growth, encouraging continuous improvement and innovation.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical and environmental requirements for this position are available upon request.

Why Join Us :

This is a unique opportunity to lead impactful land development projects, managing high-profile residential and commercial developments. The role provides the chance to apply your expertise in project management, technical design, and leadership to deliver successful projects that contribute to sustainable, thriving communities.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With nearly 60 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan’s nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package

GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal / Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.