Principal Project Engineer

 

Description:

Mott MacDonald is currently seeking a Civil/Transportation Technical Principal to support clients across Canada. The individual in this position will be responsible for successfully leading and delivering a variety of highway, transportation, and civil municipal projects. You'll be responsible for engaging and working with our transportation clients in the local public transportation sector, including the province, contractors, and local municipalities to develop strong working relationships and deliver a variety of multi-modal transportation assignments including highways, municipal roadways, and active transportation infrastructure.



As a Civil Transportation Technical Principal, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:


 

  • Provide technical leadership in the delivery of preliminary and detailed design development of transportation projects in both rural and urban environments. Projects will include but not be limited to highways, roadways, transit, active transportation, site grading and drainage.
  • Oversee the development of designs according to TAC Standards and municipal standards and deliver packages of work as Engineer-of-Record with the assistance of other technical and production staff.
  • Engage as part of large multi-disciplinary design teams for civil transportation projects, review design documents for consistency and coordination.
  • Develop quantity take-offs, design criteria, and design reports throughout various stages of preliminary, functional, and detailed design.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers, as well as technicians/technologists.
  • Assist in the project proposal process as required.
  • Engage with clients and stakeholders in the ongoing support to the business plan.
     

As the Qualified Candidate, You Possess The Following Skills/qualifications


 

  • B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and registered Professional Engineer
  • 15+ years of civil, roadway and highway design experience and a minimum 5-years experience in Canada for public and private sector clients.
  • Good working knowledge of Provincial and TAC design standards
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and a good working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build and harbour good working relationships with our business partners, suppliers, contractors, and clients.

Organization Mott MacDonald
Industry Engineering Jobs
Occupational Category Principal Project Engineer
Job Location British Columbia,Canada
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Department Head
Experience 15 Years
Posted at 2025-09-26 12:24 pm
Expires on 2026-01-06