Senior Infrastructure Engineer, Defence

Job Description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will join the Engineering Management practice within the Technical Professional Organization (TPO) of Engineering Services Canada. The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will play a lead role in the delivery of Engineering Services on large and complex projects within the Defence market portfolio.

In addition, this role contributes directly to capability development across the defence portfolio, ensuring that infrastructure solutions align with military operational requirements, modernization priorities, and multi-domain readiness needs. The position is designed for a senior practitioner who can bridge infrastructure, systems integration, mission support, and client-facing leadership.

Location: National (Canada)

Your role within the team

Reporting to the Director of Operations of the Engineering Management practice, the Senior Infrastructure Engineer will:

Lead the design, development, and oversight of critical infrastructure systems supporting Canada's defence operations.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the resilience, security, and performance of infrastructure supporting military and defence technologies.Lead the development of infrastructure strategies aligned with defence objectives, including facilities, networks, and operational support systems.Provide expert guidance on engineering standards, risk assessments, and lifecycle management of infrastructure assets.Manage large-scale infrastructure projects, including design, procurement, implementation, and commissioning.Ensure all infrastructure complies with Canadian defence regulations, cybersecurity standards, and environmental policies.Liaise with the Department of National Defence (DND), Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), contractors, and other government agencies.Drive modernization initiatives, including smart infrastructure, digital twins, and sustainable engineering practices.

Additional requirements:

Lead infrastructure readiness assessments, base/port/hangar facility integration, and compatibility with defence platforms, sensors, and mission systems.Operate confidently across air, naval, land, and joint-domain infrastructure programs.Support engineering governance, hazard logs, safety cases, and compliance with defence-specific infrastructure standards.Represent engineering in discussions with senior military and government stakeholders, OEMs, prime integrators, and allied organizations.Contribute to business development activities, including capture strategy, technical solutioning, statements of work, costing, and risk identification.Support long-term sustainment, obsolescence planning, configuration management, and in-service support frameworks for defence infrastructure assets.

What we offer

The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.A wide array of learning and development opportunities.Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.15 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with at least 10 years in a defence or government context.Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada.Deep understanding of defence infrastructure requirements, including secure facilities, communications systems, and operational readiness.Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., PMP) is an asset.Security clearance (or eligibility) at the Secret level or higher.Familiarity with NATO STANAGs, Canadian defence procurement processes, and DND infrastructure frameworks.Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Experience with digital infrastructure tools (e.g., BIM, GIS, SCADA).Experience delivering airfield upgrades, naval facilities, hangar/shore-support infrastructure, or joint-force operational facilities.Knowledge of DND/CAF lifecycle frameworks (ISS/ILS/IM) and long-term infrastructure sustainment models.Ability to manage complex, multi-year defence programs with multiple stakeholders.Comfort navigating export controls (ITAR/CGP) and Canadian defence security regulations.Strong commercial acumen to support proposal development, pursuit strategies, and client engagement.Experience with digital engineering ecosystems (PLM, modelling, digital twins) alongside traditional infrastructure tools.Ability to influence senior DND/CAF decision-makers and provide clear, evidence-based engineering recommendations.

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