We are seeking an experienced Highway Design Lead to provide technical leadership on the planning, design, and delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary design teams through all project phases, from preliminary planning and environmental assessment support to detailed design, tender documentation, construction support, and closeout. Projects may include highway corridors, urban and rural roadways, interchanges, bridges and culverts, drainage systems, illumination, traffic control, and active transportation facilities.
Key responsibilities include managing design scopes, schedules, budgets, quality control, and project deliverables; coordinating civil, structural, geotechnical, drainage, traffic, utility, environmental, and construction disciplines; and reviewing technical drawings, specifications, reports, cost estimates, and contract documents. You will provide solutions to complex engineering challenges, identify and manage technical risks, support permitting and approvals, and liaise with clients, contractors, municipalities, utility providers, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders. The role will also involve mentoring junior and intermediate staff, leading design reviews, participating in site inspections and construction meetings, and ensuring that work complies with applicable legislation, design standards, safety requirements, and quality management procedures.
The ideal candidate will hold a degree or diploma in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or a related discipline, with professional registration as a licensed engineer or eligibility for registration in the relevant Canadian jurisdiction. Extensive experience in highway and roadway design, including familiarity with provincial transportation standards, geometric design principles, drainage, traffic staging, and contract documentation, is required. Proficiency with design and modelling tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads, or comparable software is preferred. Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites may be required.
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