Land Development Engineer

Lea

Land Development Engineer designing Ontario civil infrastructure projects for employee-owned engineering consultancy LEA. Managing delivery, technical reports, stakeholder coordination, and multidisciplinary project teams from design through construction.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeMarkham • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$85,000 - CA$110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Land Development project delivery, including project management, technical drawing preparation, and environmental assessments. Proficient in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementLicensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)Land Development Consulting ExperienceTechnical Drawing PreparationEnvironmental Assessments

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Hard Skills

Project Plans DevelopmentCost EstimatesHydraulic ModellingCondition AssessmentsSewer Capacity AnalysisLife-Cycle Project CostingStormwater ManagementSite GradingUtilities ManagementTransit Project Oversight

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsSelf-MotivationTeam CollaborationMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Industry Keywords

Land DevelopmentMunicipal ProjectsTransit ProjectsConstruction OversightEnvironmental Assessments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee Land Development project delivery from design through construction as Project Engineer/Project Manager
Develop project plans, timelines, schedules, cost estimates, and progress oversight to meet deliverables, scope, and budget
Coordinate with design teams, sector leads, Project Managers, departments, and sub-consultants
Manage project teams of designers and technicians
Assist with project specifications and cost estimates
Prepare technical drawings and reports for stormwater management, functional servicing, watermain and sewer systems, site grading/servicing, drainage, roads, utilities, and transit projects
Conduct servicing studies and environmental assessments, including hydraulic modelling, condition assessments, sewer capacity analysis, construction costing, and life-cycle project costing
Review, approve, and seal engineering drawings and technical reports
Represent LEA in meetings with clients and stakeholders
Participate in preparing Land Development, Municipal, and Transit proposals
Participate in training activities and provide technical training to team members
Support other Civil projects for Municipal, Transit, and MTO projects
Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
4–8 years of relevant consulting experience in Land Development
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines
Ability to complete multiple project tasks
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
Self-motivation and commitment to continuous learning
Strong project management skills and experience leading and delivering complex projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to liaise effectively with clients, sub-consultants, and other departments
Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers and designers
Commitment to professional development and staying current with industry trends, software, and technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total rewards package including salary, substantial bonuses, benefits and other perks
Opportunity to become a shareholder in the firm
Benefit from long-term share value growth
Comprehensive group health benefits including prescription drugs, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life insurance, critical illness, wellness account, travel coverage, and virtual health services
RRSP with employer matching
TFSA options for tax-free growth
7 days of flexible paid time off for personal matters or vacation
Hybrid work environment with flexible hours
Employee-co-funded social club with an annual budget of approximately $50,000
Social events and activities, with partial or full guest costs covered
Mentorship, training, and rotational assignments
Professional growth and career development opportunities
Training sessions, seminars, workshops, and professional association involvement
Collaborative work environment
Flexible hours to support work-life balance