Civil Designer Highways
Civil Designer Highways
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Job Description
As a Civil Designer in the Highways sector at LEA you will play a key role in the design and delivery of highway infrastructure projects. Working closely with Project Engineers Designers and Project Managers you will contribute to the development of detailed designs in accordance with TAC and MTO standards. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams attend project meetings and support the successful of projectspecific design activities.
In addition to highway design you will also have opportunities to participate in other civil sectors within LEAs Civil Division including municipal infrastructure water resources and land development projects broadening your experience and contributing to your professional growth across multiple areas of Civil practice.
Why join LEA
LEA is an employeeowned engineering consulting firm with a history of 70 years. We provide engineering consulting services in the areas of Transportation Civil Structures Construction Administration Electrical and Infrastructure Systems and Environmental Management.
In the Civil Division at LEA we specialize in the preliminary and detailed design of civil services for land development transit municipal drainage and hydrology water resources and provincial roads. Our expertise has contributed to numerous landmark projects across these sectors.
At LEA we work towards a common goal of selfrealization and achieving the highest possible results. As an employeeowned company every team members collective efforts contribute directly to our longstanding success.
Were confident that by joining LEA you can discover and realize your full career potential because LEA:
Has been recognized as a Greater Toronto Top Employer and Canadas Top Employer for Young People for 2025 highlighting our commitment to fostering an outstanding workplace culture and supporting the next generation of professionals.
Recruits highperforming motivated individuals who strive to achieve the highest level of technical excellence and quality.
Is an Employeeowned company and almost half of our employees are shareholders.
Offers a competitive total compensation package of salary substantial bonuses benefits and other perks.
Is continuously involved in many exciting and challenging projects throughout Ontario and around the world.
Allows for a collaborative hybrid work environment with flexible hours to maintain a healthy worklife balance.
Cultivates team camaraderie and collaboration offering a variety of social events aimed at fostering relationships across the company including sports leagues game nights special events and volunteer/charitable opportunities.
Is an organization that is committed to achieving ourEnvironmental Social & Governance objectives through our various committees.
Prioritizes mentorship training and rotational assignments for knowledge advancement and career growth.
Has an entrepreneurial spirit as an employeeowned companywith continuousgrowth and expansion taking part in meaningful projects.
In this role your duties and responsibilities will include:
Participating in the detailed design of highway projects according to TAC and MTO manuals design standards and guidelines.
Attending project meetings with clients public stakeholders and team members.
Coordinating with the design team and supporting Project Engineers/Designers and Project Managers in projectspecific design activities.
Assisting in developing quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
Conducting infield reviews and investigations of existing highway conditions and preparing field review reports.
Coordinating with utility companies/representatives/owners and assisting in organizing utility coordination meetings onsite.
Continuously enhancing professional skills and knowledge through seminars workshops and involvement in professional associations.
Assisting with other related assignments within the Civil division.
The qualifications you need:
Postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering Transportation or a related field.
Experience through engineering internships or coop placements on MTO highway projects is an asset.
Solid understanding of transportation engineering principles and jurisdictional design guidelines (e.g. TAC MTO OPSD AODA).
Good knowledge of highway design fundamentals including alignments geometrics staging utilities roadside safety quantity takeoffs pavement marking signage and constructability.
Handson experience with industryrelevant software such as AutoCAD MicroStation Civil 3D and/or InRoads/OpenRoads.
Strategic and processdriven with the ability to thrive in fastpaced and dynamic settings.
Strong team player with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Detailoriented with strong problemsolving capabilities.
LEA operates in a hybrid environment to ensure flexibility safety and the wellbeing of everyone. Periodic attendance at our Markham/Toronto office is expected to facilitate inperson learning of new tasks with experienced senior staff.
LEAs Commitment to Inclusive Hiring and Equal Opportunity:
LEA Consulting Ltd. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer with Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) embedded in all strategic planning and operational activities. As part of our commitment to fair representation and equitable access to opportunities we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including Indigenous peoples LGBTQ2S individuals newcomers persons with disabilities racial and ethnic minorities refugees veterans and women.
We evaluate all qualified candidates based on their skills and experiences without regard to factors such as age colour conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted disability family status gender identity or expression genetic characteristics marital/family status national origin protected veteran status race religion sex sexual orientation or any other status protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Accessibility:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals including candidates applying for positions within the organization. For information assistance or accommodation requests please contact . We remain committed to ensuring that accommodation is available after hiring.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
