Senior Civil Engineer – Civil 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.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Senior Civil Engineer- Transit Design Lead to join our growing Canadian Operations. To be successful, you must have a minimum of 15+ years of experience in civil engineering, design and design coordination on large scale transit infrastructure projects including civil works pertaining to Rail Corridors, Roadways, and Multi-Modal Corridors (LRT/BRT), and Site Development/Linear Infrastructure. The Senior Civil Engineer- Transit Design Lead will cooperate and work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, regional team leads across Ontario, Canada, North America and GHD’s global network.

This opportunity could be based out of a client project office or one of our beautiful office spaces in and around the GTA, including Mississauga or Waterloo.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Leading and developing civil engineering design for track grading, roadway, and multi-modal corridors including median LRT/BRT as well as site development and associated linear infrastructure
• Coordinating the preparation of civil deliverables, drawings and details from conception to final design in a 3D modelling environment such as Civil 3D, according to established standards and procedures for a wide variety of projects.
• Being able to lead a small team of engineers and/or designers to drive design phases and implement design standards on civil infrastructure projects of high complexity.
• Mentoring and supervising junior and developing EIT’s and Technicians, fostering a team approach
• Reviewing and overseeing the preparation of models and drawings and working together with other Engineers and Designers to develop detailed drawings, quantities and various supporting documents including technical memos, specifications, contract documents etc. completing assignments with minimal guidance
• Working closely with Business Group Leaders, Project Managers, and Project Directors with a focus on civil design for transit infrastructure
• Collaborating with other engineering disciplines and design staff in the production of high-quality project deliverables
• Coordination of all aspects of the civil design including being responsible for the design following the budget and schedule
• Communicating with other discipline leads, designers, and project team members on a regular basis to ensure effective and timely flow of project information to meet scheduled deadlines. Ensuring that project design solutions are delivered to the highest standards and meet program and budgetary constraints
• Maintaining contact with sub-consultants, municipalities, utility companies and clients
• Overseeing the preparation of reports, and contract documents for review agencies, clients, and the public
• Working in various procurement environments such as Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects
• Adhering to GHD BIM and Quality standards and procedures and implementing compliance on project level
• Participating, when required, in advancement of GHD Standard Civil Details including the promotion of changes and updates to tools and methods, assisting with training development and lessons learned exercises.
• Various opportunities for career development in either a design lead, design management, or project management role as well as potential future opportunities for direct supervision of staff

What you will bring to the team:

• Post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering
• 15+ years’ experience in design and engineering of transportation infrastructure projects
• Ontario designation required
• Positive attitude, good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven record of successful delivery of Transit Infrastructure projects
• Detailed understanding of local Agency (or equivalent) Codes and standards
• Experience working in an integrated 3D design environment
• Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Microstation
• Superior attention to detail, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Performs complex design tasks on projects with understanding of multidisciplinary environment by collaborating with team members from other disciplines for necessary inputs
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Good understanding of level of effort required to complete the work to assist with project resourcing/timelines
• Competency/expertise in BIM Collaboration tools . (ProjectWise, BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud) (Preferred but not required).
• Ability to work in multiple parallel projects and within a team environment.
• Ability to work under and meet tight deadlines

The Salary range for this position is $105,210 - $151,210. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. 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.