Senior Project Engineer

at  DM Wills Associates Limited

Senior Project Engineer – Transportation Engineering
At D.M. Wills Associates Limited, our Transportation Engineering team provides specialized transportation engineering services in relation to the design of highways and roads, including road safety, traffic engineering, active transportation and asset management.
As part of our succession planning, we are looking for an aspiring individual with senior level transportation engineering experience for a role in our transportation engineering department. Is this you? Are you looking to take the next step in your career and take on a role that sets you up for future advancement? Do you have a strong interest and experience in transportation projects as well as the desire to lead, inspire and mentor a team? Would you benefit from mentorship and a transition plan before completely taking on a management position?
As the successful candidate you will be responsible for multiple projects from inception to completion and provide project management and engineering services supporting various projects, including preliminary project planning, design, tender preparation, and construction management and post-construction evaluation.
Reporting to the Manager of the Transportation Department, you will participate in the business initiatives related to the Transportation Engineering Department.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Degree in civil engineering, with 5+ years of related Transportation experience.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Ontario or eligible to be licensed within six (6) months of employment.
• Experience in proposal preparation and business development.
• Strong knowledge and experience in project management.
• Solid understanding of engineering theory, concepts, and regulations.
• Experienced in the development and management of staff and project teams.
• Strong inter-personal relationship skills for effective collaboration with team members, government officials, agencies, and contractors.
• Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, an Ontario G class drivers license.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
  Work Culture
  At Wills, we build partnerships with our team members, clients and community rooted in respect and fostered through a work environment that is committed to supporting, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  At Wills, we value smart work and promote a work-life balance for team members through our flexible work options including hybrid work options. We provide a social and professional working environment that supports personal and professional goals for our team members.
  We believe what we do has a significant impact on our community and the communities where we work. This is something we take very seriously.
  Why this Job Matters
  On a micro-level the work you do contributes to successful project completion and exceeding clients’ expectations. On a macro-level, the work you do, as a leader in Wills’ Transportation Department, has a direct impact on the safety and mobility of our friends, families, and the people of Ontario every day. The daily activities and decisions made by our transportation team have a direct impact on the millions of people who rely on our transportation infrastructure, both locally and provincially – something you can take pride in and feel good about.
  What You Will Gain
  As the Manager, Transportation Engineering, you will maintain and build on the great reputation of the company and transportation team. You will have the opportunity to apply your honed transportation engineering design skills on the projects that you choose and to mentor and further develop your team. Depending on your interests and motivation, this job can provide an opportunity for growth into many transportation engineering services areas.
  Wills offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits and merit-based bonuses for performance and tenure. Salary will be commensurate with experience and ranges from $80,000 - $130,000.
  A regular presence in our Peterborough office is required, but hybrid/flexible work arrangements may be available/negotiated.
  If you are a goal oriented, initiative taking individual who is looking to join and lead a successful team, Wills is interested in speaking with you.
  We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
  Throughout the selection process, accommodations are available to candidates upon request; please advise us if you require accommodation

• Manage project schedules, controls, and budgets.
• Communicate with clients and provide regular progress reports.
• Coordinate with engineering, design teams, and other professionals.
• Lead the project team, including subcontractors and consultants.
• Review design tasks and ensure design integrity.
• Conduct site inspections and review technical reports.
• Mentor junior staff and liaise with contacts.
• Participate in business development and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Stamp and sign engineering drawings and reports.