Engineering Project Director

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Project Engineering Director

The Project Engineering Director will join the Engineering Management practice within the Technical Professional Organization (TPO) of Engineering Services Canada. The role focuses on delivering Engineering Services on large, complex projects (generally Class 3, 4 & 5 projects ranging from $1M to > $20M) while supporting the growth of the Engineering Management practice.

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Operations of the Engineering Management practice, the Project Engineering Director will be assigned to projects to contribute to the development of the project engineering team's strategy and to oversee the successful execution of the engineering design for large, multi-disciplinary projects from inception to completion. The role involves collaboration with cross‑functional teams, including Project Delivery, Technical TPO, and external stakeholders, to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions that meet and exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, exceptional technical expertise, and a proven track record of managing engineering for large‑scale projects.

Primary Location

Montréal, Québec

Secondary Locations

Quebec City, Quebec

Your role

Engineering Planning And Execution

• Collaborate with Win Work (Business Development) and Market Lead to define proposal timelines, deliverables, and efforts, ensuring alignment with client requirements and overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with Project Delivery (Project Management and Project administrative services) to define project goals, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client requirements during the planning and execution phases.
• Oversee the engineering project lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and implementation, while managing technical risk and resources effectively.
• Oversee the Project Design Execution Plan and the inter‑disciplinary technical coordination.
• Ensure safety is prioritized throughout technical delivery.
• Ensure internal and external effort estimates, schedule, deliverables, and obligations associated with the scope of work are fully understood, identified, adhered to and monitored.
• Prepare and submit monthly project reporting to the Engineering Management Director responsible for a Market or Portfolio Lead.

Technical Expertise And Quality Assurance

• Provide technical guidance and expertise to the engineering team, ensuring the use of industry best practices and standards, and promoting innovative and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes, methodologies, and tools, driving efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct regular reviews and quality assessments of engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements, specifications, and quality standards, while promoting a Value Engineering culture throughout the project life cycle and managing change.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and regulatory authorities, to ensure project success.
• Engage in effective communication, providing regular engineering updates, addressing concerns, and managing expectations to foster strong client relationships.
• Actively participate in meetings, presentations, and technical discussions, representing the engineering team and providing expert insights and recommendations.

About You

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline with 15+ years of experience in transportation projects within rail & transit / light rail transit infrastructure design. At least 5 years in engineering management, leading complex, multi‑disciplinary teams across planning, design, and delivery phases.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks across provinces, registered professional engineer in Canada, and eligible to obtain relevant professional designation in multiple jurisdictions across Canada.
• Experience overseeing design development of LRT, BRT or other rail & bus transit systems, ensuring compliance with transit standards, managing consultant teams, and supporting integration with urban environments and existing infrastructure.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments, including municipal, provincial, and federal authorities. Understanding of safety, compliance, and stakeholder coordination in public infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with civil & utilities and systems engineering, with ability to coordinate across disciplines and stakeholders.
• Experience working under different contract models, including Alliance contracts, would be an asset.
• Strong technical expertise and exceptional problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality results, backed by a deep understanding of engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences (both French and English are an asset).
• Bilingual: English and French (required if in Quebec; required in English elsewhere).

Reward & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. You will receive competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. You will also have diverse opportunities for training and professional development, plus the advantage of a hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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