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Role Description
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager / Senior Engineer (or Senior Designer) with deep, hands-on experience in municipal linear infrastructure projects within the GTA.
This role is suited for a technically strong professional who understands the full lifecycle of projects, from design through construction, with the ability to lead complex water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure assignments.
This is not a general civil role; candidates must demonstrate direct experience in municipal linear systems.
This position is based in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and operates in a hybrid model, including a combination of work-from-home, office, and project site presence, as required.
Role Accountabilities:
The successful candidate will lead and manage municipal infrastructure projects—including watermain, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems—from concept development through detailed design and construction. They will oversee and review engineering design deliverables, including plans, profiles, specifications, and cost estimates, ensuring all documentation meets quality standards.
This role involves coordinating with municipal clients such as the City of Toronto, Region of Peel, and Mississauga, as well as interfacing with utilities and regulatory agencies throughout each project phase. The candidate will provide technical leadership on design decisions, constructability, and risk management, and will support and review construction methodologies, with a focus on trenchless solutions such as microtunneling, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), and pipe bursting.
During construction, the engineer will interface with contractors, manage requests for information (RFIs), handle change orders, and provide site support. Mentoring junior and intermediate staff and contributing to overall team development are key aspects of this role.
The candidate will ensure compliance with Ontario standards (OPSS/OPSD), municipal guidelines, and all permitting requirements. They will support proposal development by defining scope, providing technical input, preparing cost estimates, and developing schedules. Additionally, the candidate will lead and facilitate meetings with clients, contractors, review agencies, and governing authorities to support effective project delivery and coordination.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
- Minimum 10-15 years of experience in municipal linear infrastructure (water, sanitary, storm), non-related experience will not be considered.
- Proven experience in design of major municipal infrastructure projects in Ontario.
- Strong understanding of construction practices and sequencing for underground infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects within the GTA and working with local municipalities.
- Ability to lead technical discussions and make sound engineering decisions.
Preferred or asset qualifications for this role include holding a P.Eng. designation in Ontario, which is considered a strong asset but not mandatory. Experience with trenchless construction methods and involvement in large municipal programs are highly valued. Additionally, a working knowledge of AutoCAD or Civil 3D is beneficial for review purposes, though not required.
We are seeking a technically credible designer—someone who understands both design and construction realities, demonstrates strong judgment in constructability, risk, and coordination, and can push projects forward while maintaining quality and technical integrity.
Joining our team offers the opportunity to work on high-impact municipal infrastructure projects across the GTA. You will be part of a group that values technical excellence and practical engineering, with the chance to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects and have real influence on project outcomes.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
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We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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