CIVIL ENGINEERING

Job summary

Lead civil engineering design for residential and commercial land development projects, preparing grading and servicing plans, specifications, reports, and tender packages. Coordinate with project partners and approval authorities, ensure regulatory compliance, and support construction through site visits, inspections, and responses to design questions.

Job details

Position Title: Civil Engineer Location: King City, Ontario, Canada (Onsite) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Vacancy Status: Active Opening Compensation: under CA$100,000 annually (Base salary, dependent on depth of experience) + comprehensive benefits package Licence Requirement: Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario (Mandatory via PEO) About Our client is a well-established residential and commercial development firm with a reputation for building high-quality communities across Ontario. They are looking for a dedicated Civil Engineer to join their close-knit team in King City. In this role, you will take ownership of civil engineering elements across diverse land development projects guiding them smoothly from preliminary concepts through municipal approvals and active construction.If you are a collaborative engineer who thrives when balancing technical design with practical construction problem-solving, this is a fantastic environment to grow your career. What You Will Do Day-to-Day Lead Civil Designs: Execute civil engineering designs specifically for residential and commercial land development layouts. Deliver Technical Assets: Prepare essential project deliverables, including detailed grading plans, servicing blueprints, technical specifications, engineering reports, and tender packages. Design Core Infrastructure: Own the structural design of critical site features, covering stormwater management systems, site servicing, drainage, and septic systems. Collaborate Across Teams: Coordinate and integrate project inputs from cross-functional partners including architects, surveyors, urban planners, and general contractors. Navigate Regulatory Approvals: Act as a key point of contact to liaise with Ontario municipalities, conservation authorities, and utility providers to secure necessary permits. Ensure Compliance: Keep all designs fully aligned with provincial standards, local municipal guidelines, and the Ontario Building Code. Provide Site Support: Conduct regular site visits and field inspections to monitor construction milestones, resolve unexpected field changes, and answer design RFIs. What You Bring To The Team Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. Professional License: Current, valid Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario. Industry Background: Strong foundational experience in land development (residential/commercial design) or construction engineering. Software Mastery: Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D for land grading, servicing, and stormwater design. Approval Process Knowledge: A clear understanding of Ontario municipal approval workflows and engineering protocols. Mobility: A valid Ontario driver's licence and a reliable vehicle to travel out to active project sites. Asset: A PMP certification is highly valued but not required. How to Apply: If this sounds like the right next step for your professional path, we would love to hear from you. Please send your updated resume directly to talent.ca@leadingedge.plus with "Civil Engineer" in the subject line [AI Disclosure: Please note that our agency, LeadingEdge, utilizes human-driven evaluations for all screening stages. No automated machine-learning or AI-based screening tools are used to filter or rank applicants for this position]

What you’ll do

Lead civil engineering design for residential and commercial land development projects, preparing grading and servicing plans, specifications, reports, and tender packages. Coordinate with project partners and approval authorities, ensure regulatory compliance, and support construction through site visits, inspections, and responses to design questions.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a current Ontario P.Eng. licence are required, along with experience in land development or construction engineering and proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Candidates should understand Ontario municipal approval processes and have a valid Ontario driver's licence and reliable vehicle; PMP certification is an asset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Civil Engineering Design
• Land Development
• Residential and Commercial Design
• Grading Plans
• Site Servicing
• Stormwater Management
• Drainage Design
• Septic System Design
• Technical Specifications
• Engineering Reports
• Municipal Approvals
• Construction Engineering
• Field Inspections
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Project Coordination

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction

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