Lead Civil Engineer

Help Shape Communities Across Ontario

At Mantecon Partners, our engineers do more than design infrastructure—they help create the communities where people live, work, and thrive.

Mantecon Partners is a growing multidisciplinary engineering firm providing structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering services throughout Ontario. We are known for delivering practical solutions, strong client relationships, and technical excellence across a diverse portfolio of land development, municipal, industrial, commercial, and institutional projects.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Civil Engineer , Land Development who combines exceptional Civil Engineering expertise with project leadership, client relationship management, team development, and practice growth skills. This role is ideal for a highly capable Civil Engineer with demonstrated experience delivering land development, water resources, and municipal infrastructure projects in accordance with Ontario municipal standards, approval processes, and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will possess expertise in feasibility studies, land development, site plan development and design, parking lot design, stormwater management and urban drainage systems, municipal servicing, Watermain Hydraulics Analysis (WHA), erosion and sediment control, Low Impact Development (LID), and the detailed design of municipal infrastructure. A strong understanding of development approvals, municipal engineering standards, and regulatory requirements is essential.

While leadership and client engagement are important aspects of this role, we are ultimately seeking a strong Civil Engineer with the technical expertise to lead complex land development projects from concept through construction.

Why Join Mantecon Partners?

• Lead exciting land development projects across Ontario.
• Work directly with developers, municipalities, approval agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering professionals.
• Influence project outcomes from initial planning through construction and assumption.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineering professionals.
• Join a growing organization where your leadership, expertise, and initiative can make a meaningful impact.
• Enjoy a collaborative culture that values technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

The Opportunity

This position is ideal for a Civil Engineer who enjoys balancing technical excellence, project leadership, and client engagement.

You will serve as a lead Civil Engineer on complex land development and municipal infrastructure projects while coordinating multidisciplinary teams, working directly with developers, municipalities, approval agencies, and project stakeholders, and providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

This role also presents a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the department by contributing to team growth, recruitment, mentorship, and the development of technical capabilities. The successful candidate will play an active role in building and strengthening the team, participating in hiring decisions, supporting the professional development of engineers and designers, and helping establish the foundation for long-term departmental success.

Success in this role requires strong civil engineering expertise, sound technical judgment, and the ability to confidently guide projects from concept through construction while building trusted relationships with clients, municipalities, developers, and project stakeholders.

As Mantecon continues to expand its Land Development practice, this role offers an opportunity to play a meaningful part in shaping the growth of the department while mentoring future engineering professionals and contributing to the firm's long-term success.

What You'll Do

Civil Engineering Leadership

• Act as the lead Civil Engineer responsible for the planning, design, and delivery of subdivision, site plan, and municipal infrastructure projects from concept through construction.
• Provide technical oversight and engineering review of civil design deliverables including grading plans, municipal servicing, stormwater management systems, roadway design, and related infrastructure.
• Lead feasibility studies and engineering analyses supporting land development projects.
• Oversee site plan development and design, including commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects.
• Lead parking lot design and associated grading, drainage, servicing, and access requirements.
• Design and review Best Management Practice (BMP) stormwater solutions including stormwater ponds, constructed wetlands, infiltration systems, and stormwater filters.
• Develop and implement Low Impact Development (LID) solutions to support sustainable stormwater management objectives.
• Conduct Watermain Hydraulics Analysis (WHA) and support municipal water system evaluations and upgrades.
• Lead the design and technical review of grading, municipal servicing, roadway, stormwater management, drainage, and water distribution systems while ensuring compliance with Ontario municipal standards and industry best practices.
• Oversee the preparation and review of Functional Servicing Reports, Stormwater Management Reports, Master Servicing Studies, engineering briefs, and supporting technical documentation.
• Guide projects through municipal approvals, agency reviews, and regulatory requirements.
• Review detailed engineering designs, Civil 3D models, quantities, cost estimates, specifications, and tender documentation to ensure technical excellence and constructability.
• Apply advanced knowledge of Ontario municipal engineering standards, development approvals, and industry best practices to deliver practical, technically sound solutions.
• Review, approve, and seal engineering drawings, reports, and supporting documentation as required.

Project & Client Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for developers, municipalities, utilities, approval agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Lead client meetings, technical presentations, and design review discussions.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure efficient project execution.
• Support projects during construction through field reviews, contract administration, RFI responses, and coordination with contractors and owners.
• Build and strengthen long-term relationships with clients, municipalities, and industry partners through exceptional service and technical expertise.

Team Development & Growth

• Mentor and support engineers and designers.
• Contribute to quality assurance initiatives, technical standards, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support proposal development, fee estimates, project pursuits, and client presentations.
• Strengthen existing client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of Mantecon's Land Development practice.
• Support business development initiatives by identifying opportunities to expand client relationships and service offerings.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive Civil Engineering experience delivering subdivision, site plan, municipal servicing, and infrastructure projects throughout Ontario.
• Demonstrated expertise in grading, stormwater management, municipal servicing, roadway design, parking lot design, erosion and sediment control, Watermain Hydraulics Analysis (WHA), development approvals, and detailed infrastructure design.
• Experience delivering projects involving feasibility studies, Best Management Practices (BMPs), Low Impact Development (LID), and detailed municipal infrastructure design.
• Proven experience leading projects from concept through construction while working directly with municipalities, developers, and approval agencies.
• Demonstrated experience delivering subdivision and site plan projects from concept through construction.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, including grading, surfaces, corridors, alignments, and municipal servicing design.
• Strong understanding of Ontario municipal standards, development approvals, OPSS, OPSD, MECP requirements, Conservation Authority policies, and related approval processes.
• Ontario land development experience is required. Candidates must demonstrate direct experience designing and delivering subdivision and site plan projects in accordance with Ontario municipal standards, approval processes, and engineering requirements.
• Experience working directly with municipalities, developers, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated experience leading client meetings and coordinating directly with municipalities, developers, and approval agencies.
• Proven ability to manage projects, lead teams, and build strong client relationships.
• Familiarity with stormwater management and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Valid Ontario Driver's Licence and willingness to attend project and client sites as required.