Senior Highway Designer

Job Locations: Toronto, Ottawa or Kingston 

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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.

Our highway engineering team is at the forefront of delivering a wide range of MTO design projects, from highway expansion to bridge replacements. As a member of our Highway Engineering Team, this role will focus on the technical aspects of project delivery, particularly utilizing InRoads/OpenRoads software. We're looking for someone who enjoys tackling technical challenges and stays current with advancements in technology and software tools.

Our competitive edge stems from our long-standing relationship with the MTO and our commitment to fostering the growth of our technical team. With a strong blend of engineers and technical staff who thrive on challenges, we consistently deliver high-quality projects. Join us and contribute your expertise to projects such as freeway widening and interchange reconstruction in Barrie, roadway rehabilitation across Northern Ontario, and intersection designs in Southwestern Ontario, shaping the future of transportation infrastructure in Ontario.

• Designing and drafting of engineering/construction drawings for various projects.
• Interpreting and implementing standards from regulatory bodies. 
• Producing written reports, meeting minutes, and project correspondence.  
• Producing design spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. 
• Creating plans, profiles, and design quantities in Civil 3D, InRoads, and Open Roads Design format. 
• Enhancing data charts and tables for presentation. 
• Preparing and checking contract tender item quantities. 
• Preparing tender documents and costs estimates.  
• Maintaining positive client relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  
• Completing initial site inspections/field work for design assignments.
• Keeping current on the latest design tools and aids in CAD/civil 3D/Microstation/InRoads/Open Roads Design in consultation with senior CAD staff.   

• Completion of a college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in highway design, including MTO design. Will consider candidates with less years of experience if it includes MTO highway design.
• Has developed an excellent reputation working with MTO and local municipalities.
• Experience with InRoads/Open Roads Design software.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Well developed computer and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and time management.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle that has valid registration and insurance.

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.