Project Engineer - Drainage

Transportation Engineering Full Time Peterborough, ON Hybrid $75,000 - $110,000 CAD per year

Estimated

Start Date:

By end of October 2026

Compensation:  $75,000 - $110,000 annually

Hours of Work:  Based on 40 hours per week.

Work Location:

Peterborough, Ontario

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We are seeking a  Project Engineer  to join the Drainage Team within our  Transportation and Infrastructure Division .

This role contributes to the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of drainage and transportation infrastructure projects. Working closely with project managers, technical staff, clients, agencies, and other stakeholders, the Project Engineer applies technical expertise and professional judgement to deliver practical, high-quality solutions that meet project, regulatory, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Engineering Design and Analysis
Lead preliminary and detailed design projects pertaining to drainage infrastructure, including culverts, bridges, sewers, channels, and watercourses; including support for multi-discipline transportation networks.
Complete hydrologic analyses, including rainfall and runoff assessments with due consideration to the impacts of Climate Change, and hydraulic analyses related to flow and conveyance.
Apply engineering principles, technical standards, and professional judgement to resolve complex design challenges.
Complete design calculations, feasibility studies, site investigations, and supporting technical analyses.
Prepare clear, accurate, and well-structured engineering reports, design briefs, and technical memos.
Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and recommendations.
Sign and seal engineering drawings and reports within the scope of professional responsibility.

Project Planning and Coordination
Develop project workplans, budgets, schedules, resource requirements, and execution strategies.
Coordinate project activities and technical inputs across internal teams, clients, agencies, and subconsultants.
Manage multiple assignments while maintaining project scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
Identify project risks and constraints, recommend practical solutions, and escape concerns when appropriate.

Regulatory Approvals and Compliance
Interpret and apply relevant legislation, regulations, policies, design criteria, and approval requirements.
Prepare technical documentation to support regulatory reviews, permits, and approvals.
Coordinate with the Ministry of Transportation, municipalities, Conservation Authorities, and other agencies to address technical and approval requirements.
Ensure work complies with professional obligations, legal requirements, corporate policies, and health and safety standards.

Quality and Technical Oversight
Review technical submissions for accuracy, completeness, coordination, and compliance.
Apply consistent quality-control and documentation practices throughout the project lifecycle.
Take accountability for engineering decisions and deliverables within assigned authority.

Tendering and Construction Support
Prepare tender documents, technical specifications, quantities, and supporting materials.
Respond to technical inquiries, review submissions, and assist with tender recommendations.
Provide technical clarification and design support to project teams during construction and implementation.

Client and Stakeholder Collaboration
Build effective relationships with clients, project teams, agencies, subconsultants, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Communicate technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Participate in project meetings by presenting information, documenting decisions and actions, and…