Role at a Glance The Civil Project Engineer is responsible for planning and conducting assignments with a high level of specialization and autonomy. This role involves solving complex engineering problems, modifying established guidelines, and applying mature engineering knowledge to improve design standards, reduce costs, and enhance work quality. The position requires effective collaboration with colleagues, clients, and external agencies. What you will do Plan and conduct complex engineering assignments with minimal supervision. Modify established guidelines and devise new approaches to meet project requirements. Apply existing criteria in new ways and draw conclusions from comparative situations. Develop and recommend improvements in design standards to lower costs or enhance work quality. Providing technical guidance on projects involving sewer systems, water management, earthworks, and road infrastructure. Investigate and solve unusual design and field engineering problems by devising new approaches or applying existing criteria in innovative ways. Initiate and develop guidelines and investigations for other team members. Coordinate difficult and responsible tasks, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and effectively. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, and external agencies. Discuss design problems, explain design features and specifications, and outline project control criteria. Establish and maintain client contacts to seek or provide technical information related to projects. Communicate effectively with clients to discuss project progress, challenges, and solutions. Manage mid-sized to large projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and performance objectives. Prepare progress reports, recommend design changes, estimate costs, and recommend payments for completed work. What you bring to the table Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related field). Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or equivalent certification required. Minimum of 7 years of experience in an engineering role, preferably within a consulting environment. Strong knowledge of engineering principles, design standards, and best practices. Proven ability to solve complex engineering problems using innovative approaches. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with clients, colleagues, and external agencies. Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools. Project management experience, with a demonstrated ability to manage mid-sized to large projects. Life at WalterFedy As a national, innovative, multi-discipline design and construction collective, our ambition goes beyond great design – we are here to enhance the world around us. We need a team of agile, ambitious, and big-picture thinkers who share our drive to harness our collective talents to do something bigger. Our team is made up of the industry's best. We share a common commitment to questioning the ordinary, infusing everything we do with creativity, and challenging our industry to redefine what’s possible. Join us as we move past working for a living, and toward building better communities with smart, influential design. How to Apply Please apply with your resume and use the link at the top of this page. You will be redirected to our internal application platform. WalterFedy strives to create a culture of inclusivity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity hiring practice and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship, status, age, sex, gender identity/expression, marital or domestic partnership status, or disability. Should you require an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact hr@walterfedy.com or call 519-576-2150. Thank you for your interest in WalterFedy! Please note that we utilize AI-powered tools to enhance our recruitment process. These tools assist us in managing applications efficiently and ensuring a fair evaluation of all candidates. Rest assured, every application is reviewed by our recruitment team, and AI is used to support, not replace, our human decision-making.