Lead Civil Projects Engineer

Lead Civil Projects Engineer

Our client, one of the world's largest gold producers, is seeking an experienced Lead Civil Projects Engineer to join a major capital projects team supporting one of Canada's largest and longest-life gold mining operations.

• Lead civil engineering capital projects through all project phases including feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Support the Capital Projects Manager with the successful execution of a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects.
• Manage external engineering consultants to deliver detailed engineering packages and technical documentation.
• Review and approve civil engineering designs, drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership and civil engineering expertise across multiple concurrent capital projects.
• Develop project scopes, work breakdown structures (WBS), execution plans, and high-level project schedules.
• Coordinate interfaces between civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, and environmental disciplines.
• Identify project risks, technical challenges, and opportunities while developing mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Support project estimating, budgeting, Applications for Expenditure (AFEs), forecasting, and cost control activities.
• Collaborate with procurement teams on tender packages, contractor selection, technical evaluations, and contract administration.
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and field execution while resolving technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, Ontario Building Code, mining regulations, and health & safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, value engineering opportunities, and engineering best practices across the project portfolio.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• 10+ years of experience delivering civil infrastructure projects within mining, heavy industrial, or major capital project environments.
• Strong experience managing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) project execution.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Navisworks, and other civil engineering design software.
• Strong understanding of civil earthworks, mine infrastructure, concrete, structural works, roads, drainage, and site development.
• Experience developing project schedules, project execution plans, and engineering work packages.
• Knowledge of project estimating, forecasting, budgeting, and cost management principles.
• Strong understanding of Ontario Building Code, mining legislation, and applicable engineering standards.
• Knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health & Safety legislation and construction regulations.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience working at remote mining operations is considered a strong asset.

Join one of the world's largest gold producers on a flagship Canadian mining operation.

Lead high-impact civil capital projects supporting one of Canada's largest gold mines.

Work on long-term mine infrastructure expansion and sustaining capital initiatives.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and project controls teams.

Enjoy long-term project stability with significant future capital investment.

Make a lasting impact on one of Canada's premier mining operations while advancing your career within a world-class project environment.

If interested, please reach out to our team with your resume highlighting your civil engineering, mining infrastructure, capital projects, and EPC project delivery experience.