Your engineering skills and specialized knowledge of highway design and contract standards will make you a valuable team member of the Highway Design Office.
You will provide expert technical advice on standards and applications related to highway planning, design and engineering to support the development of innovative engineering tools and standards.
About the job
In this position, you will:
• Lead the development, implementation, and support of highway engineering applications such as OpenRoads Designer (ORD), the Contract Preparation System (CPS), and the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) process.
• Provide expert advice on engineering standards, highway design, and application use to ministry staff, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate projects related to the development and improvement of engineering applications, including documentation, training materials, and user support.
• Analyze complex engineering and design issues, ensuring compliance with specifications and consistency in application of standards.
• Collaborate with IT teams to resolve technical issues and enhance application functionality.
• Represent the Ministry on internal and external committees related to engineering applications and standards.
• Deliver training sessions, webinars, and coaching to support application users across the province.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• You have a valid driver's license, or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
Technical Knowledge
• You have advanced knowledge of highway engineering design principles, standards, and applications, including digital workflows, customization of templates, BIM, and contract preparation processes.
•You are experienced with engineering design software such as OpenRoad Designer (ORD), Contract Preparation System (CPS), and other CAD-based applications.
•You understand procurement processes for engineering applications and can evaluate emerging technologies to support modernization initiatives.
•You are proficient in computer operation and software tools for documentation, analysis, and reporting, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You have strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to provide expert advice on highway design engineering applications and digital workflows.
• You can prepare clear documentation, reports, and presentations to support standards development and modernization initiatives.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, management, external stakeholders, and multi-disciplinary teams within the ministry and other jurisdictions.
Analytical and Research Skills
• You have proven analytical skills to assess complex engineering design issues and identify gaps for process improvement and digital innovation.
• You have experience in leading the development and implementation of highway design applications, standards, and procedures.
- You can interpret and apply directives, policies, specifications, and digital workflows to ensure consistency and compliance.
- You can provide advice to support modernization initiatives and guide teams in adopting new technologies and practices
Qualifications:
• Experience with engineering applications used in highway design, including 3D model-centric design tools, is considered an asset.
• Lead technical projects, manage consultants, and deliver results in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, highway design, and contract preparation processes.
• Familiar with IT systems, application lifecycle management, and user support practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide training and technical guidance.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
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Human Rights Code and the
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