Principal Engineer - Municipal Roads and Highways

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Mott MacDonald is currently seeking a Principal Project Engineer specializing in municipal roadways and highways to support clients across the Greater Toronto Area. The individual in this position will be responsible for successfully leading and delivering a variety of highway, transportation and roadway projects. You'll be responsible for engaging and working with our transportation clients in the local public transportation sector, including the province, contractors, and local municipalities to develop strong working relationships and deliver a variety of multi-modal transportation assignments including highways, municipal roadways, and transit infrastructure. 

As a Principal Project Engineer, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
 

• Provide technical leadership in the delivery of preliminary and detailed design development of transportation projects (roads and highways) in both rural and urban environments.
• Oversee the development of roadway designs according to TAC Standards and municipal standards and deliver packages of work as Engineer-of-Record with the assistance of other technical and production staff.
• Engage as part of large multi-disciplinary design teams for highway and other transportation projects, review design documents for consistency and coordination.
• Develop quantity take-offs, design criteria, and design reports throughout various stages of preliminary, functional, and detailed design.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers, as well as technicians/technologists.
• Assist in the project proposal process as required.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders in the ongoing support to the business plan.

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As the qualified candidate, you possess the following skills/qualifications:
 

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and registered Professional Engineer with PEO
• 15+ years of civil, roadway and highway design experience and a minimum 5-years experience in Canada for public and private sector clients.
• Good working knowledge of Provincial and TAC design standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and a good working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and harbour good working relationships with our business partners, suppliers, contractors, and clients.
• RAQS qualification would be an asset.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.