Lead Engineer - Roadway Design

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We are seeking a Lead Engineer – Roadway Design to provide technical leadership across the planning, design, and delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary design teams, develop practical and innovative roadway solutions, and ensure that project outcomes meet applicable standards, safety requirements, client expectations, and delivery timelines. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to projects ranging from local road improvements and urban corridors to major highways, interchanges, and transport infrastructure programs.

Key responsibilities include managing roadway design activities from feasibility and concept development through detailed design, tender documentation, construction support, and project closeout. You will prepare and review horizontal and vertical alignments, grading plans, intersection layouts, pavement designs, drainage interfaces, traffic staging arrangements, and associated technical reports. The role will involve coordinating with traffic, drainage, geotechnical, structural, environmental, and utility disciplines; reviewing drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical submissions; and providing sound engineering advice to internal and external stakeholders. You will also support project planning, fee proposals, risk management, quality assurance, and the mentoring and development of less experienced engineers and designers.

Applicants should hold a degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline, together with substantial experience in roadway or highway design and delivery. Professional registration or eligibility for registration is desirable, along with strong knowledge of relevant design standards, road safety principles, construction practices, and industry guidelines. Experience with design software such as Civil 3D, OpenRoads, 12d, or comparable platforms will be valued, as will familiarity with drainage coordination, traffic management, and digital engineering processes. You will be an analytical and collaborative professional with excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills, capable of managing competing priorities and confidently presenting technical information to clients, contractors, and project teams.

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Added 01/09/2026
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Lead Engineer - Roadway Design

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Permanent Highways

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