Senior Civil Engineer – Transit Design Lead

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Ontario, Canada | GTA (Mississauga, Waterloo) or Client Project Offices

Bring your curiosity and drive to shape the future of transportation and we’ll support you every step of the way.

Join GHD’s globally connected team of specialists delivering complex transit infrastructure across Canada and beyond. From concept to construction and operations, you’ll work on transformative projects that improve mobility, sustainability, and communities.

Who We’re Looking For

GHD is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer – Transit Design Lead to support the continued growth of our Canadian Transportation practice.

This role is suited to an experienced civil design leader with 15+ years of experience delivering large-scale transit and transportation infrastructure projects, including:

• Rail corridors

• Roadways and highways

• Multi-modal corridors (LRT / BRT)

• Site development and linear infrastructure

You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across Ontario, Canada, North America, and GHD’s global network—bringing technical excellence, leadership, and coordination to complex projects.

Your Role

Working within a high-performing and collaborative environment, you will:

• Lead civil design for track grading, roadways, and multi-modal corridors, including median LRT/BRT alignments and supporting site / linear infrastructure

• Manage and coordinate civil deliverables from concept through detailed design, using 3D design platforms such as Civil 3D

• Lead and support small teams of engineers and designers, driving design quality, standards, and delivery on complex projects

• Provide technical mentorship and supervision to junior engineers, EITs, and technicians

• Review and oversee models, drawings, quantities, specifications, technical memoranda, and contract documentation with minimal supervision

• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Project Directors, and Business Group Leaders, supporting scope, schedule, and budget alignment

• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality, integrated project outcomes

• Lead coordination with subconsultants, municipalities, utilities, agencies, and clients

• Support projects delivered under Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build procurement models

• Apply and promote GHD BIM and Quality Management standards at the project level

• Contribute to the advancement of standard civil details, tools, training, and lessons learned across the practice

This role offers long-term growth opportunities, including advancement into design management, project management, or people leadership roles.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

• Ontario . designation (required)

• 15+ years of experience delivering transportation and transit infrastructure projects

• Demonstrated success leading civil design on complex, multidisciplinary projects

• Strong understanding of local agency codes, standards, and practices

• Experience working in a 3D/BIM-enabled design environment

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D (MicroStation experience considered an asset)

• Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, tight schedules, and parallel projects

• Strong attention to detail with effective problem-solving and organizational skills

• Familiarity with BIM collaboration platforms such as ProjectWise, BIM 360, or Autodesk Construction Cloud (preferred, not required)

Why GHD

• Meaningful work on transformational transit projects across Canada

• A collaborative, values-driven culture that supports professional growth

• Flexible work location options across the GTA or project offices

• Clear pathways for career development and leadership progression

GHD is committed to pay transparency and competitive total rewards. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This position is for an existing vacancy.