Senior Engineer, Group Leader

Are you an experienced engineering professional eager to advance your career with a dedicated, community-focused, award-winning company? Tatham Engineering offers the opportunity to join a supportive team that values mentorship and provides challenging, rewarding work. Put your knowledge and experience to meaningful use in an environment where collaboration and growth are encouraged.

We are currently seeking an experienced, driven, and dedicated
Group Leader
to join our Municipal group based in our
Barrie
office. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to take on a leadership role with a strong focus on business development, project management, and team leadership.

The successful candidate will be a progressive, collaborative and energetic professional engineer with at least 8 years of consulting experience, with a strong background in municipal infrastructure projects.

The variety of work available provides an opportunity to advance your skills and practical experience in a collaborative environment. There are shareholder opportunities available with this role and a company focus on professional development with opportunities for growth within Tatham Engineering. We are an employee-owned company with over 200 staff, including over 70 shareholders.

Key Responsibilities
Business Development

• Identify and pursue project opportunities in both existing and emerging markets
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to generate new business
• Lead proposal development, including work plans, budgets, and schedules

Project Management

• Manage multiple municipal infrastructure projects from inception to completion
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and internal teams

Team Leadership

• Mentor, develop and lead a team of Project Managers and technical support staff
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment
• Support career development and technical growth within the group

Key Position Requirements

• P.Eng. in the province of Ontario, registered with PEO
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience, preferably in the consulting environment
• Technical leader in relevant sector
• Demonstrated abilities as a team leader, responsible for managing a team of support staff
• Undertake business development with a desire to do more
• Understanding of business metrics and company policies and can work with staff to achieve desired outcomes
• Demonstrated high level of commitment
• Strong, relevant design and project management experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent technical and analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of appropriate design and analysis software
• Full knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of relevant legislation, guidelines and standards
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

How To Apply
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We thank all candidates for applying, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Tatham?

At Tatham, our key values are reflected in everything we do. We aim to be the engineering consulting firm of choice by upholding our core values:
Service, Communication, Teamwork, Relationships & Community
. Our company has experienced significant growth by putting these values into action.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, benefits, health spending account, RRSP matching and profit sharing
• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance
• Paid volunteer opportunities
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks minimum for all positions – prorated in the first year
• Challenging and rewarding work on notable projects
• Professional development, training, mentorship program and career progression opportunities
• Reimbursement for annual professional dues
• Collaborative and engaging workplace environment
• Regular office/team socials and recreational outings, including an activity allowance for approved events
• Shareholder opportunities

Company Information
Tatham Engineering is a Canadian employee-owned, consulting engineering firm that specializes in Coastal, Land Development, Municipal, Structural (Buildings and Bridges), Transportation, Water Resources, Water & Wastewater, Electrical and Mechanical engineering, and provides specialized services in Air & Noise, Climate Resilience and Hydrogeology. The firm was founded in Collingwood, Ontario, in 1988 and currently employs over 190 staff with branch offices in Barrie, Bracebridge, Guelph, Orillia and Ottawa.

Tatham is proud to be recognized as one of
Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers of 2025
and
Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers of 2025
Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations
Tatham Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to ensuring the selection process is inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at and the request will be addressed confidentially.