Lead Civil Engineer

About us 
Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. 

Purpose:
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Principal Civil Engineer. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Markham, Ontario.

Worley is seeking an experienced and driven Lead Civil Engineer to join our team in Oakville, In this role, you will provide technical leadership and oversee the delivery of civil engineering scope for large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects across all phases of project development and execution.

Working within a multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM environment, you will be responsible for leading civil design activities, ensuring technical excellence, managing resources, and supporting project delivery from concept and feasibility through detailed design, construction, and commissioning. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex projects that are shaping the future of energy and infrastructure while mentoring the next generation of engineering professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the civil engineering design and delivery of major industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical direction, oversight, and quality assurance for civil engineering deliverables.
• Lead site development activities including earthworks, grading, drainage, access roads, and infrastructure design.
• Design and review stormwater management systems, retention and detention facilities, erosion control measures, and site drainage solutions.
• Oversee the design of civil infrastructure including roads, crossings, underground utilities, culverts, subdrainage systems, equipment foundations, crane pads, and utility corridors.
• Coordinate civil engineering interfaces with structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, environmental, and geotechnical disciplines.
• Support project planning activities including scope definition, engineering estimates, schedules, staffing plans, and execution strategies.
• Manage civil engineering budgets, resource requirements, and deliverable schedules to ensure successful project execution.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, technical specifications, construction work packages, material take-offs, and cost estimates.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations, contractor reviews, and procurement support activities.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and field execution, including site visits and issue resolution.
• Engage directly with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
• Promote Worley's commitment to safety, quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

What you will bring:
Technical and Industry Experience: 

• Extensive civil engineering experience within industrial, energy, infrastructure, or major capital project environments.
• Proven experience leading civil engineering scope on EPC or EPCM projects through multiple phases of project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of site development, earthworks, grading, drainage, stormwater management, roads, underground utilities, and related civil infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing engineering interfaces.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Strong understanding of applicable industry codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Experience supporting construction activities, field reviews, and site-based issue resolution.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D and other relevant civil engineering design software is considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership capabilities.
• Large Hydro dam and intake structure design experience.
• Eligibility for registration in the province of practice if not already registered.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada.

For applicants based in the province of Ontario, the salary range is $179,702 to $211,414 CAD.
Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, Worley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at:

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.