Principal Civil Engineer

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.

If you share that vision, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let's explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

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.

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.

The expected salary range for this position is from $152,000 - $185,000

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

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.

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.