SENER is an independent engineering & construction firm. Established in 1956, today SENER employs 2,500 people globally. Our mission is to serve our clients and the society by providing advanced, accurate and effective engineering solutions that improve our clients’ businesses and facilitate society’s access to competitive, safe, sustainable and state-of-the-art services, equipment and utilities.
Expanding our presence in Toronto and the Canada region as a whole, SENER aspires to incorporate people with the greatest talent and vocation, guiding their human and professional development through growing responsibilities and challenges. We believe in our professionals and support their performance, offering an environment with sufficient freedom to motivate individual initiatives that add value to our operations and improve SENER. We trust the best to lead, avoiding any discrimination and demanding not only professional aptitude and results but also exemplary conduct, teamwork, dedication and commitment.
At SENER we know that, with the right people on board, everything is possible.
Our office in Toronto is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer-Rail (rail) to join our Toronto team. This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week in office.
What will your duties be?
Position Overview:
Sener Engineering is seeking an experienced Civil Lead Engineer (P.Eng.) to provide technical leadership and oversight for major infrastructure projects within Ontario. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading civil engineering design activities, managing multidisciplinary coordination, ensuring compliance with local municipal and provincial standards, and overseeing engineering deliverables developed by both local and international design teams.
This role requires a highly experienced professional with extensive knowledge of Ontario engineering practices, stakeholder management, and quality assurance processes.
Required Qualifications
Education & Professional Registration:
Master or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario and in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
Eligible to act as Engineer of Record (EOR) where required
Experience:
Minimum 20+ years of progressive civil engineering experience
Minimum 10 years in a leadership or design management role
Extensive experience delivering infrastructure projects within Ontario
Demonstrated experience working with public sector clients, municipalities, transit agencies, and utility stakeholders
Experience managing globally distributed engineering teams is strongly preferred
Core Competencies:
Technical Leadership
Lead civil engineering design and delivery for complex infrastructure projects
Provide technical direction and mentorship to multidisciplinary engineering teams
Review, approve, and coordinate civil engineering deliverables through all project phases
Ensure adherence to project scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements
Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
Ontario Municipal Standards Expertise
Comprehensive knowledge of:
Ontario Provincial Standards Specifications (OPSS)
Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD)
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process
Municipal servicing requirements
Rail & Transit projects (Metrolinx familiarity)
Road reconstruction and roadway design standards
Grading and drainage design
General Stormwater management requirements
Watermain and sanitary sewer design
Utility coordination requirements
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements
Ontario Building Code and applicable provincial regulations
Municipal engineering standards from GTA and Ontario municipalities
Quality Management & Design Review
Conduct detailed technical reviews of engineering designs, calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications.
Serve as the senior reviewer for civil engineering submissions
Verify compliance with client requirements, municipal standards, and industry best practices
Establish and implement quality assurance and quality control processes
Review and validate work completed by international engineering teams
Global Team Management
Manage and direct engineering deliverables produced by engineers and designers in other countries
Clearly communicate Ontario-specific design requirements and client expectations to remote teams
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance of all deliverables prepared by offshore design centers
Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews across multiple offices and time zones
Resolve technical issues arising from differences in codes, standards, and engineering practices
Stakeholder Management
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and coordinate with:
Responsibilities include:
Leading technical meetings and design workshops.
Managing stakeholder comments and approvals.
Presenting engineering solutions to clients and regulatory agencies.
Negotiating and resolving technical and permitting issues.
Project Delivery & Management
Lead civil engineering work packages from concept through detailed design and construction support.
Coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces
Monitor schedules, budgets, deliverables, and project risks
Support proposal development and business growth activities
Assist project managers in resource planning and execution strategies
Key Attributes
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex project environments
High level of professional judgment and accountability
Commitment to engineering excellence and quality
