Civil Designer/Engineer, Land Development
Civil Designer/Engineer, Land Development
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Job Description
What is the role
As a Civil Designer/Engineer in our Land Development team youll be at the forefront of shaping vibrant communities across Ontario. Youll dive into a variety of exciting projects from residential subdivisions to transit-oriented developments. Your work will blend technical problem-solving with creativity as you develop grading plans stormwater systems and municipal servicing layouts. Youll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams attend client meetings and contribute to real-world projects. Youll gain hands-on experience grow your project management skills and help deliver innovative solutions for the future of land development.
Why join LEA
LEA is an employee-owned 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 self-realization and achieving the highest possible results. As an employee-owned company every team members collective efforts contribute directly to our long-standing 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 high-performing motivated individuals who strive to achieve the highest level of technical excellence and quality.
- Is an Employee-owned 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 work-life 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 employee-owned companywith continuousgrowth and expansion taking part in meaningful projects.
In this role your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Participate and take on different roles as a Civil Designer working on various Land Development projects.
- Represent LEA as a consulting Engineer in meetings with different clients stakeholders and projects including MTO Municipalities Transit Agencies and Private Developers.
- Perform engineering calculations related to grading servicing stormwater management hydraulic modelling and site development to ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Design of Storm Water Management Plan Municipal System (Watermains Storm and Sanitary Sewers) capacity analysis and modelling as well as Site Grading and Drainage plans.
- Prepare site servicing CAD drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D MicroStation and InRoads.
- Assist with the preparation of technical reports including design brief reports servicing reports stormwater management reports and engineering memorandum.
- Introduction to Project Management including project exposure and training.
- Attend project meetings with clients and with other Engineers.
- Coordinate within the design team and assist Project Managers with schedules and day-to-day project management tasks.
- Assist in developing project specifications and cost estimates.
- Perform site visits and site inspections in support of Land Development projects.
- Manage the collection of as-built drawings and modelling data from Clients and Authorities having jurisdiction.
- Liaise with other departments and sub-consultants in coordinating technical aspects of the work under the direction of a Senior Engineer.
- Gather background and utility information and assist with the preparation of composite utility plans and utility conflict identification and mitigation.
- Participate in the preparation of Land Development proposals.
- Maintain professional growth and development through seminars workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends.
- Participate in other Civil projects in support of Municipal Transit and MTO projects as needed.
The qualifications you need:
- Bachelors degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering.
- 3-6 years of experience; Co-op/Intern experience is considered.
- Working towards registration or registered as a Licensed Professional Engineer () with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
- Good knowledge of industry-relevant software (AutoCAD and Civil3D InfoWorks Visual OTTHYMO HEC-RAS PCSWMM).
- Good knowledge of land development engineering principles design standards and Jurisdictional Design Guidelines.
- Strategic and process-oriented prefers to operate in a fast and dynamic environment.
- Team player and able to work independently with little oversight.
- Able to prioritize tasks with excellent organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented and commendable problem-solving skills.
The work arrangement:
LEA operates in a hybrid environment to ensure flexibility safety and the well-being of everyone. The specifics of this arrangement will be discussed and mutually agreed upon during the interview and selection process.
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.
Apply and stay connected with LEA:
We appreciate your interest in joining LEA! If this role aligns with your experience we would love to hear from you. While well only be reaching out to candidates selected for an interview we encourage you to apply again when a suitable opportunity arises. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter and YouTube.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
