Airside civil engineer

Job Description Overview

Join a team shaping one of the most significant Canadian airport projects of the decade. At Atkins

Réalis, our Airports team brings together experts in engineering, planning, and infrastructure to deliver innovative solutions that elevate air travel in Canada and around the world.

As an Airside Civil Engineer based in Toronto, you will play a key role in designing, reviewing, and guiding major airside infrastructure upgrades—contributing directly to the advancement of one of the country’s most impactful aviation programs.

This position requires on-site (project office) presence 5 days a week.

• Provide expert guidance throughout planning, design, and delivery phases, ensuring all airside civil engineering work meets relevant codes and standards.
• Ensure technical compliance during design and construction by conducting design reviews, submittal assessments, and testing oversight.
• Assess alternative design proposals from contractors, evaluating feasibility and alignment with client’s requirements.
• Conduct Facility Alteration Permit (FAP) compliance reviews for renovations, alterations, maintenance, and new construction.
• Coordinate civil, structural, and architectural technical components, establishing discipline‑specific goals for the program.
• Monitor designer performance through the construction phase, including RFIs, shop drawings, approvals, and deficiency resolution.
• Prepare management‑level progress reports, highlighting risks, opportunities, and design progress.
• Support, mentor, and coach client’s personnel in their technical and career development.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in civil, site development, construction, or airport engineering with strong knowledge of airfield pavement structural design.
• Demonstrated experience applying TP312 (4th and 5th editions) and international aerodrome standards (ICAO, FAA).
• Proficiency in engineering design tools such as Micro Station, Bentley InRoads/Open Roads, AviPLAN, and AutoTURN.
• Extensive knowledge of CSA design codes, civil construction standards, and Ontario highway geometric design standards.
• Strong proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to manage schedules, priorities, and stakeholder engagement effectively.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $100,200 – $137,700 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at Atkins

Réalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

We’re Atkins

Réalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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