Principal Engineer - Civil / Earthworks (Mississauga)

About the Company

Lycopodium has offices across Australia, Canada, USA, Southern Africa, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina and Peru, delivering high‑quality professional engineering and project delivery services in the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide proficient and accurate design input for the production of Civil and Earthworks drawings.
• Maintain the quality of output produced by the discipline team to ensure deliverables meet high levels of accuracy.
• Develop and monitor the production of designs in accordance with project, client and regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with personnel across all business units.
• Monitor design and drafting progress and report to the relevant managers on a weekly basis.
• Develop technical documentation, including scopes of work and specifications, using relevant Canadian and industry standards and guidelines.
• Produce accurate engineering lists such as material take‑offs and MTOs as required.
• Evaluate and approve tenders, providing technical recommendations for the purchase of civil equipment from vendors where necessary.
• Review and approve certified documentation and disseminate the information to the appropriate personnel for interface checking.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of post‑graduate experience.
• Preferable experience in process plant or related industries (not mandatory).
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision while consistently producing a high quality of deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Proficient understanding of business acumen with the ability to adapt to different business environments.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment.
• High attention to detail and exceptional knowledge of engineering design and calculations.
• Demonstrate a strict practice of confidentiality, personal responsibility and discretion.

Salary

$180,000 to $200,000 (based on job family and level; final offer will depend on market conditions, internal equity and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role).

Benefits

Lycopodium offers a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development, flexible work arrangements, and a range of additional benefits including coverage for skilled memberships, RRSP matching, healthcare spending account, discount and rewards programs, and more.

EEO Statement

Lycopodium is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and maintaining a discrimination‑free workplace, guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Diligence.