Senior Engineer - Projects

Effective, January 1, 2026, the new salary range for this position will be $$98,822 to $138,106 per year in accordance with PEGO collective agreement provisions.

Are you a results-oriented professional with a passion for highway engineering projects? If so, bring your project management skills and specialty transportation planning, design and construction knowledge to this exciting role.

About the job

In this position, you will:

• manage, undertake and administer a variety of planning, preliminary and / or detailed-design highway improvement projects, delivered by both in-house and outsourced resources
• liaise and work with ministry staff, senior management, internal stakeholders, external agencies, municipalities, developers, consultants and the public
• lead / coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams
• direct and supervise assigned staff.
• acquire, administer and evaluate engineering service providers.
• lead public consultation programs.
• provide engineering and technical advice and direction to design staff, management, consultants and construction staff
• protect ministry interests on land development proposals adjacent to transportation corridors

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or You currently have accreditation as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian Province or Territory, and you will obtain a Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) license as a condition of accepting this position.
• You possess a valid driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the province of Ontario.

Technical Knowledge:

You have:

• thorough knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil engineering related to highway engineering
• working knowledge of related fields including geotechnical, pavement design, structural, drainage, surveys, electrical, traffic, construction practices

Project Management and Leadership Skills:

You have:

• project management skills to manage projects, including acquisition and management of consultants.
• well-developed leadership skills to assign and schedule work
• the ability to prioritize and execute tasks at moment's notice to support stakeholder correspondence and area office service requests.

Interpersonal, Relationship-Building and Communication Skills:

You have:

• proven oral and written communications skills to write reports and present proposals, recommendations and provide expert evidence.
• proven effective interpersonal and relationship management skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, senior officials and the public.

Analytical, Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills:

You have:

• sound analytical skills and good judgement to assess and recommend solutions to problems in terms of applicable legislation, engineering quality, economic benefit and environmental impact.
• demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

Additional information

Address:

· 2 English Permanent - Full Time, 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region

Compensation Group: Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Schedule: 6

Category: Science and Engineering

Posted on: Monday, March 2, 2026

Note:

· T-MT-241590/26(2)

How to apply

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 241590, by Monday, March 16th, 2026. Please follow the instructions to submit your application.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

Pay: $96,884.00-$135,398.00 per year

Work Location: In person