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Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer will lead the Temporary Works Engineering team, serving as the senior technical authority for engineering governance and project delivery. Responsibilities include directing structural designs, ensuring technical excellence, and providing leadership for engineering staff across civil infrastructure projects.

  • On-site
  • Markham, ON
  • Posted Aug 24, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work! SUMMARY Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Chief Engineer to lead the Temporary Works Engineering team within the GTA Construction Group. The Chief Engineer serves as the senior technical authority responsible for engineering governance, technical excellence, risk management, staff leadership, and support of project delivery, pursuits, and innovation initiatives across civil infrastructure and bridge construction projects. PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE Engineering Leadership & Governance Provide technical leadership and serve as the Engineer of Record for Temporary Works. Establish engineering standards, procedures, design guidelines, and quality assurance processes. Lead technical reviews and risk assessments for critical construction operations. Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and PEO obligations. Technical Excellence Direct design and review of formwork, falsework, temporary bridges, work platforms, excavation support systems, lifting and jacking systems, foundations, and fall protection systems. Review and approve calculations, models, drawings, and construction methodologies. Lead constructability reviews and value engineering initiatives. People Leadership Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate engineering staff. Manage workload planning, resource allocation, and succession planning. Promote a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Project & Business Support Support major pursuits, estimates, proposals, and alternative construction methodologies. Collaborate with operations, project management, and executive leadership. Construction Support Conduct site inspections and technical reviews. Issue Certificates of Conformance when required. Provide technical support for critical construction activities. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Minimum 15 years of progressive structural engineering experience in infrastructure, including at least 5 years in a leadership role. Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering; master’s degree considered an asset. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario. Advanced expertise with structural analysis and engineering software including SAP2000, RISA, Mathcad, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Excel. Strong communication, leadership, and project management capabilities. Valid G driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites. Results-driven with an ability to deliver success in a fast-paced environment. Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives. Superb communication and interpersonal skills Strong ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities. Demonstrate versatility and resourcefulness in overcoming business challenges WHAT WE OFFER Expected Base Salary: [$120,00- - $165,000] per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations. Annual performance-based bonus. Comprehensive group benefits program. Retirement savings program. Career growth and advancement opportunities. Disclaimers Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers. Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy. GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

What you’ll do

The Chief Engineer will lead the Temporary Works Engineering team, serving as the senior technical authority for engineering governance and project delivery. Responsibilities include directing structural designs, ensuring technical excellence, and providing leadership for engineering staff across civil infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 15 years of progressive structural engineering experience, including 5 years in a leadership role. A Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and a P.Eng. license in Ontario are required.

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus • Comprehensive group benefits program • Retirement savings program • Career growth and advancement opportunities

Listed skills

  • Project managementPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Structural engineering
  • Engineering governance
  • Risk management
  • Staff leadership
  • Temporary works design
  • Constructability reviews
  • Value engineering
  • Project management
  • SAP2000
  • RISA
  • Mathcad
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • Bluebeam
  • Technical leadership
  • Civil infrastructure
  • Site Inspection
  • Fall Protection Systems
  • Technical Authority
  • Excavation
  • Resourcefulness
  • Risa (Structural Engineering Software)
  • Accountability
  • Technical Leadership
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Project Delivery
  • Planning
  • Self-Motivation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Technical Support
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Bridge Construction
  • Construction
  • Business Support Systems
  • Communication
  • Constructability
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Governance
  • Leadership
  • Innovation
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Risk Management
  • Project Management
  • Operations
  • Quality Assurance
  • Resource Allocation
  • Risk Analysis
  • SAP 2000
  • Structural Analysis
  • Structural Engineering

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Additional details

Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum experience
10+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week