Senior Civil Engineer – Transit Design Lead

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way. Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Ontario, Canada | GTA (Mississauga, Waterloo) or Client Project Offices

GHD is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer – Transit Design Lead to support the continued growth of our Canadian Transportation practice.

• Lead civil design for track grading, roadways, and multi‑modal corridors, including median LRT/BRT alignments and supporting site / linear infrastructure.
• Manage and coordinate civil deliverables from concept through detailed design, using 3D design platforms such as Civil 3D.
• Lead and support small teams of engineers and designers, driving design quality, standards, and delivery on complex projects.
• Provide technical mentorship and supervision to junior engineers, EITs, and technicians.
• Review and oversee models, drawings, quantities, specifications, technical memoranda, and contract documentation with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Project Directors, and Business Group Leaders, supporting scope, schedule, and budget alignment.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high‑quality, integrated project outcomes.
• Lead coordination with subconsultants, municipalities, utilities, agencies, and clients.
• Support projects delivered under Design‑Bid‑Build and Design‑Build procurement models.
• Apply and promote GHD BIM and Quality Management standards at the project level.
• Contribute to the advancement of standard civil details, tools, training, and lessons learned across the practice.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Ontario P.Eng. designation (required).
• 15+ years of experience delivering transportation and transit infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success leading civil design on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of local agency codes, standards, and practices.
• Experience working in a 3D/BIM‑enabled design environment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D (Micro Station experience considered an asset).
• Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, tight schedules, and parallel projects.
• Strong attention to detail with effective problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with BIM collaboration platforms such as Project Wise, BIM 360, or Autodesk Construction Cloud (preferred, not required).

• Meaningful work on transformational transit projects across Canada.
• A collaborative, values‑driven culture that supports professional growth.
• Flexible work location options across the GTA or project offices.
• Clear pathways for career development and leadership progression.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We are an employee‑owned company that encourages individual achievement and recognizes the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This position is for an existing vacancy.