Senior Highway Engineer – MTO Project Lead

About the role

Egis is hiring a Senior Highway Engineer (Highway Lead) in Toronto, Ontario, to lead multidisciplinary highway and bridge design projects for the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO). The role works in a consulting engineering environment with a hybrid arrangement of three days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Lead detailed design of highway and bridge projects for MTO, covering freeway widening, interchanges, roadway rehabilitation, bridge rehabilitation and replacement, and intersection improvements.
• Mentor, support and oversee other engineers and technical staff on your projects.
• Ensure corporate and client QA/QC practices are completed on all projects.
• Coordinate with clients, approval agencies, utility companies and contractors, and develop relationships with industry professionals and consultants.
• Prepare proposals, project work plans, schedules and budgets, and monitor progress and technical performance against timelines and targets.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• Minimum 13 years of progressive experience in highway design and transportation engineering.
• Demonstrated project management experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Proven experience delivering detailed design for highway infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and utility companies.
• Valid driver's license with access to a registered and insured vehicle.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of MTO policies, standards, guidelines and operational procedures.
• Advanced expertise in multidisciplinary project coordination (roadway, bridge, utilities integration).
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical reporting and stakeholder engagement.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits.
• Referral bonus eligibility through the company's Referral Program.
• Accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.