Lead Engineer, Projects

Effective, January 1, 2026, the new salary range for this position will be $102,946 to $154,412 per year in accordance with PEGO collective agreement provisions.

Are you a results-oriented professional with a passion for highway engineering projects? If so, bring your project management skills and specialty transportation planning, design and construction knowledge to this exciting role.

About the job
Delivering large and complex transportation projects, you will:

manage external consultants

work with senior management, municipalities, external stakeholders, and the public

work cooperatively with other transportation professionals to develop programs for capital and expansion investments

support the delivery of a regional capital program

administer corridor investment planning activities

provide technical engineering assessments

ensure the protection of the ministry's interests

resolve complex planning and engineering issues

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.

Civil Engineering and Legislation Knowledge

You have knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil engineering related to highway engineering.

You have working knowledge of related fields, including geotechnical, pavement design, structural, drainage, surveys, electrical, traffic, and construction practices.

You have working knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to interpret and apply, related legislative acts (Environmental Assessment Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, Drainage Act, etc.).

Communication, Interpersonal, Negotiation and Relationship - Building Skills

You have communication and presentation skills to make presentations and represent the ministry as an expert witness on engineering-related matters.

You have relationship-building skills to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, senior officials and the public.

You have written communication skills to prepare, write, edit and/or present complex materials.

You can negotiate with external service providers and consultants.

Project Management Knowledge

You have knowledge of project management techniques required to manage projects of moderate size and complexity, including working knowledge of Value Engineering techniques.

Problem-Solving, Analytical and Decision-Making Skills

You are able to identify problems and prepare reports and alternative recommendations on all engineering matters and technical matters.

You are able to assess recommendations for technical adequacy and consistency with ministry policies.

You have analytical and problem-solving skills to coordinate and develop infrastructure plans, conduct trade-off analysis, and produce listings of capital programs.

You have strong analytical skills to prepare and recommend alternative designs balancing economic benefit, risk and environmental impact.

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!

Additional information
Address:

1 English Permanent - Full Time, 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region

1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region

Compensation Group:  Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Schedule:

6

Category:  Science and Engineering

Posted on:  Monday, March 2, 2026

Note:

Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.

The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

T-MT-241597/26(2)

How to apply:

Please apply online, only, at   , quoting  Job ,  by  Monday, March 16th, 2026 . Please follow the instructions to submit your application.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at  to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

#J-18808-Ljbffr