Engineer​/Senior Engineer, Project Manager - Road Design

Barrie, ON, Canada

Posted Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Are you an experienced engineering professional eager to advance your career with a dedicated, community‑focused, award‑winning company? Tatham Engineering offers the opportunity to join a supportive team that values mentorship and provides challenging, rewarding work. Put your knowledge and experience to meaningful use in an environment where collaboration and growth are encouraged.

We are seeking an Engineer, Project Manager or Senior Engineer, Project Manager to work in the Transportation group based out of either our Barrie or Guelph office (preferred). Our Ottawa or Collingwood offices will also be considered. Hybrid arrangements may be considered for an experienced candidate. This role will focus on the planning, coordination, design, and delivery of road design and reconstruction projects throughout Ontario.

This is a senior project delivery role for someone who knows how to get municipal road projects designed and delivered in Ontario. The work is focused on road design, road reconstruction, roadway geometry, grading, drainage, roadside safety, utility coordination, subconsultant management, proposal support, budgets and schedules, deliverable review, and client communication. It is not a pure transportation‑planning, traffic‑modelling, traffic‑operations, or transit role.

The ideal candidate will have a background in road, highway and intersection design and municipal infrastructure.

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary road design and reconstruction projects from proposal through design and tender preparation.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and client communication.
• Assign, coordinate, and review work prepared by project team members, including drawings, cross sections, cost estimates, staging plans, tender documents, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines, subconsultants, utilities, approval agencies, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Prepare and review proposals, work plans, budgets, schedules, fee estimates, technical correspondence, reports, and design submissions.
• Conduct quality and constructability reviews.
• Provide technical direction, training, mentoring, and support to junior and intermediate staff.
• Assist with workload planning, project resourcing, and continued growth of the Transportation group.

• Registered with Professional Engineers Ontario (P.Eng.).
• A minimum of 5 or 10 years of progressive experience.
• Experience with TAC, OPS, OTM, and other applicable Ontario municipal standards.
• Strong understanding of the process required to advance a road project from initial proposal writing through design, approvals, and tender preparation.
• Experience coordinating with utility companies, subconsultants, municipalities, approval agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound technical judgment and a commitment to high-quality deliverables.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with roundabouts, active transportation, traffic signals, roadway lighting, traffic calming, and contract administration.
• Experience with Civil 3D or coordinating Civil 3D design teams.
• Experience with Municipal Class Environmental Assessments.

We are open to candidates with experience in any of the following areas:

• Road reconstruction
• Land development road design

• Competitive compensation, benefits, health spending account, RRSP matching and profit sharing
• Flexible work arrangements and work‑life balance
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks minimum for all positions – prorated in the first year
• Challenging and rewarding work on notable projects
• Professional development, training, mentorship program and career progression opportunities
• Reimbursement for annual professional dues
• Collaborative and engaging workplace environment
  
  Regular office/team socials and recreational outings, including an activity allowance for approved events

Compensation will reflect the unique skills and experience each candidate brings to the role. The posted range serves as a general guideline, and final offers may vary.

Tatham Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to ensuring the selection process is inclusive, accessible, and barrier‑free. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at  and the request will be addressed confidentially.

• $85,000 to $135,000 - Engineer, Project Manager
• $115,000 to $165,000 - Senior Engineer, Project Manager

Compensation will reflect the unique skills and experience each candidate brings to the role.