Development engineer Jobs in Ottawa, ON

We’ve opened a role in our Ottawa office for a talented, entrepreneurial Intermediate Civil Engineer to work alongside exceptional people in JLR’s Land Development group.

Pop Quiz:

• Are you a true leader with a personal vision and a big-picture mindset?
• Are you passionate about building sustainable infrastructure to meet the population’s essential servicing needs in new communities in an environmentally responsible way?
• Does leading and mentoring staff to create high-quality custom solutions for clients using innovative technologies excite you?
• Are you a resourceful, clever, and enthusiastic Civil Engineer with 5-9 years of related experience in municipal engineering, ideally in land development and community building?

If you scored four for four, JLR has a home for you as an Intermediate Civil Engineer! You’ll be supported by a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, firm that has a long-established reputation for quality services in multiple sectors, while you take on existing clients, develop new relationships, and deliver world-class, innovative solutions that support community building and growth in our cities.

JLR is a creative, tight-knit, and mentorship-focused community with unique opportunities for driven people with tenacity and spirit. Our organization is made up of diverse employee owners with specialized expertise in a wide range of disciplines. Joining the JLR team means joining a dynamic group of innovative architecture, engineering, and planning professionals and support staff. You’ll have the opportunity to help establish new clients and partner with existing ones to develop insightful solutions and see projects through from inception to completion.

If you’re innovative and collaborative, thrive when presented with new challenges, and are eager to take your career in new directions, then JLR is the right environment for you.

Your Role as an Intermediate Civil Engineer:

Choose your own adventure! Let’s talk about how your skills, experience, goals, and passions can find a home at JLR. As an Intermediate Civil Engineer, your role will include:

• Applying civil engineering principles to the design of land development projects, including site layout, grading, servicing, and stormwater management systems.
• Leading the preparation of functional servicing reports, stormwater management reports, and detailed design packages to support municipal approvals and
• Managing subdivision and site plan projects from concept through to construction and assumption, including schedules, budgets, and contract administration.
• Providing technical oversight during construction, including site reviews and coordination with contractors and municipalities to ensure compliance with design intent and approvals.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while supporting new development opportunities and proposals within the land development sector.
• Mentoring and supporting junior staff in the delivery of land development design projects within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Why Join Us?

We live, work, breathe, sleep, and thrive in the communities we build. We love northern Ontario and the glorious bounty of the natural world and we’re proud of our reputation and longevity in the National Capital and Kingston regions. Furthermore, we’re growing our presence in southwestern Ontario and all along the Great Lakes of Ontario.

We foster a friendly, welcoming, and team-oriented atmosphere that encourages innovation and collaboration. We have an established depth of technical and support resources that can efficiently and effectively deliver small and large multidisciplinary projects. We provide flexible career direction with opportunities to choose your own path and interesting and exciting assignments ranging in size and type.

Employee Ownership and Career Growth

• Salary range: $87,000 – $120,000
• Share ownership opportunities at all levels
• Merit and profit bonus program
• Competitive salaries reviewed annually
• Career Mentorship Program

Work-life Balance and Employee Wellness

• Immediate health and dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP matching program
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Parental leave top-up program
• Fun Funds to plan extracurricular social events

Community Engagement and Social Responsibility