Join GFT’s Roads & Highways team in Toronto as a Project Engineer and play a leading role in shaping transportation infrastructure that enhances community connectivity and sustainable growth. You’ll collaborate in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment and manage projects that contribute to safe, efficient, and resilient travel networks across the Greater Toronto Area.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Leading and managing the planning, preliminary design, and detailed design phases of municipal roadway, transit and highway infrastructure projects.
- Preparing and reviewing engineering drawings, sketches, and layouts using advanced civil design platforms.
- Producing 2D and 3D engineering documentation using AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and InRoads/OpenRoads as part of our ongoing digital transformation.
- Ensuring compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal engineering standards and regulations.
- Writing and contributing to technical documentation including design reports, feasibility studies, design criteria, and proposals.
- Conducting and overseeing site inspections and investigations to inform and validate design solutions.
- Collaborating directly with clients, attending meetings, and providing technical guidance and insights.
- Mentoring junior team members and contributing to a supportive and innovative team environment.
What you will bring to our firm:
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.
- At least 8years of progressive experience in roadway, highway, or transit infrastructure design, including internships or co-op placements.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and Bentley MicroStation with InRoads/OpenRoads.
- Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering principles and the ability to apply them in practical design solutions.
- Experience with engineering design and drawing production workflows for transportation projects.
What we prefer you bring:
- Familiarity with provincial (e.g., MTO) and municipal roadway design standards and practices.
- Demonstrated experience in client coordination, stakeholder communication, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience in preparing and overseeing construction cost estimates, tender packages, and contract documentation.
- Interest in innovative practices such as digital delivery, BIM for infrastructure, and sustainability in design.
- A proactive mindset and the initiative to foster continuous improvement and mentorship within the team.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $96,100.00 - 140,000.00. Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Employment Status: Full-Time
Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position.
No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.
Local candidates will be given preference.
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