Technical Lead

Company Description
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Your future starts here.
Join Egis, where your ambition meets unparalleled growth opportunities. As we continue to expand within Canada, we're looking for talented professionals like you to be a part of our innovative team. Imagine working alongside over 1,000 top-tier engineers, architects, and planners, all dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and development.

At Egis, your skills and aspirations will find the perfect environment to thrive. Elevate your career with us and be a driving force in our exciting journey.

Our values showcase everything we believe in:

A Responsible Company
- We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.

A People-First Company
- This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.

A Creative Company
- Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Lead Airport Pavement Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing pavement systems for airports, including runways, taxiways, aprons, and parking areas. Your expertise will ensure that all designs meet safety, durability, and performance standards in accordance with FAA, AASHTO, ICAO, and local regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop pavement design solutions utilizing advanced structural analysis tools and recognized methodologies.
• Conduct pavement structural assessments using industry-standard software such as FAA FAARFIELD, AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design, or comparable tools.
• Determine optimal pavement thickness, material compositions, and layer configurations based on load analyses and design criteria.
• Assess existing pavement conditions by performing visual inspections and employing non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, supplemented by laboratory evaluations.
• Analyze pavement performance data to identify areas needing repair or reinforcement.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports outlining design assumptions, evaluation results, and maintenance recommendations.
• Provide actionable recommendations based on detailed pavement evaluations and analysis to support project decision-making.
• Work closely with project managers, construction teams, and multidisciplinary engineering groups to ensure designs are practical and constructible.
• Review contractor submittals and oversee quality control during the construction and rehabilitation phases.
• Conduct field inspections and monitor testing outcomes to verify that installations meet the specified design and performance criteria.
• Incorporate sustainable design practices and innovative materials to enhance pavement longevity and reduce lifecycle costs.

Qualifications
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 12 years experience in pavement design, with a focus on airport or heavy-duty pavement systems preferred.
• Proficiency with pavement design software and structural analysis tools (e.g., FAA FAARFIELD, AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design).
• Strong understanding of pavement design principles, load analysis, and material performance.
• Familiarity with FAA, AASHTO, ICAO, and other regulatory standards governing airport pavement design.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Experience in both new pavement design and the rehabilitation of existing airport pavements.
• Hands-on experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) and laboratory pavement evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare detailed technical reports and cost estimates.

Additional Information
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.

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.