Civil - Utilities Lead

• Design & Engineering

• Permanent Contract

• Mid-Senior Level

• Toronto

About Us

Job Locations: Toronto, Ottawa or Kingston

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Your future starts here.

Join Egis, where your ambition meets unmatched growth opportunities.

Egis is a leading global company in consulting engineering and construction, operating in over 120 countries with more than 22,000 professionals. Since the 1980s, Egis has been delivering innovative, sustainable, and safety-focused solutions in transportation, urban development, and water management. Its mission is deeply rooted in improving people's quality of life and supporting the social and economic development of communities, while actively pursuing carbon neutrality goals by 2050.

In Canada, Egis employs over 1,000 professionals across offices in Toronto, Vaughan, Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston, North Bay, Perth, Vancouver, and Calgary. Egis Canada offers a full range of engineering services to public and private sector clients, leveraging global expertise to create local impact.

Our values reflect everything we believe in:

• A Responsible Company – We care about people and our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and in whatever we do.
• A People-First company – It's an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.
• A Creative Company – Creativity is in our DNA. It's the fuel that helps us tackle the great challenges of our time.

Egis is involved in numerous major infrastructure projects, including the Gatineau Tramway, the extension of Montreal's Blue Metro Line, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM), the GO Transit network expansion megaproject in Toronto, and the extension of the Capital Line in Edmonton.

About the Role

• Reporting to the Project Manager, the Civil/Utilities Lead, will be responsible for supporting the overall success of Major Projects in Canada.
• Oversee team performance to ensure project goals and deadlines are met.
• Lead and manage the civil / utilities components of major projects from inception to completion (this could include but, is not limited to, water main relocation and sizing, storm and sanitary design, as well as supporting other dry utilities and transportation activities such as road rehabilitation/reconstruction and drainage improvements).
• Provide mentorship and resolve conflicts to maintain efficiency and collaboration.
• Advancing projects from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with standards and client needs.
• Prepare technical designs, specifications, reports, and proposals.
• Understand industry trends while building strong client relationships.
• Pursue new business opportunities in municipal infrastructure and public sector projects.
• Lead RFQ and RFP proposals, delivering innovative, client-focused solutions.
• Manage project budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Oversee schedules to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with goals.
• Develop strategies to expand market presence and boost revenue growth.

What do we need from you

• University degree in Engineering, with an Ing. or P.Eng. designation preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in engineering design, project management, or business development within the municipal sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in transportation infrastructure design and delivery.
• Experience leading and managing teams of professionals.
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Proven organizational capabilities and a flexible, solution-driven approach to challenges.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English - French considered and asset.
• A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Familiarity with rail and transit projects, considered an asset.

What's in it for you?

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.