Senior Engineer, Projects

About the job

In this role, you will:

• Manage the timely end to end delivery of complex planning and engineering projects undertaken both in-house and by external consultants using innovative procurement and alternative delivery methods
• Interact with ministry management, municipalities, external agencies and the public
• Consolidate engineering input and provide technical advice and direction to, management and consultants
• Protect ministry interests with respect to active projects within future provincial highway corridors
• Coordinate planning, design and construction activities related to the relocation of major utilities along the new highway corridor

Please note that the successful candidates can work out of one of the two following office locations:

• 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue, Ontario, M3M 0B7
• 301 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7R4 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:

• knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil engineering related to highway engineering to provide engineering, technical and administrative guidance on transportation in-house and external consultant projects
• working knowledge of related fields including geotechnical, pavement design, structural, drainage, surveys, electrical, traffic, construction practices
• knowledge of consultant management principles and procedures to coordinate and oversee the acquisition, monitoring and evaluation of service providers in the delivery of engineering assignments
• knowledge of related legislative acts such as Environmental Assessment Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act and Drainage Act to ensure adherence of designs

Communication, presentation and relationship building skills:

You have:

• communication and presentation skills to make presentations and represent the ministry on engineering and technical matters
• relationship building skills to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, senior officials and the public
• written communication skills to write reports and briefing notes as well as to prepare ministerial correspondence responding to public inquiries

Project management skills and knowledge:

• You have knowledge of project management techniques to manage large and complex projects including working knowledge of Value Engineering techniques
• You are able to provide engineering, technical and administrative advice/guidance to junior staff and consultants
• You can provide guidance on the acquisition, monitoring and evaluation of service providers in the delivery of engineering assignments

Analytical and problem solving skills:

You are able to:

• assess engineering designs, proposals, contract drawings and documents to prepare special provisions and standards against established standards and guidelines
• review proposals to determine their viability and oversee project budgets to ensure project parameters are met
• review, analyze information data, identify issues that have direct impact on public safety, natural/social environment, engineering design standards and cost, and provide engineering solutions 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!
• How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's

Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

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