Design Lead

Aecon • Hamilton, ON

7d • CA$90,000 - CA$115,000

About The Position

Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self-perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint improving everyday life through the roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large-scale site development.

Reporting to the responsible Design or Construction Manager, this role will support work within the Hamilton LRT project and will be responsible for planning and design of the temporary work structures during the current development phase, and also execution supervision during the early works or implementation phases in future.

The Hamilton LRT Alliance has been selected by Metrolinx as the development partner for the Hamilton LRT – Package 1: Civil & Utilities. Under the alliance model, Aecon provides construction capability and resources as part of an integrated team, working collaboratively with all alliance participants to progress design, cost, and construction schedules during the project’s development phase.

The Hamilton LRT isn’t just a transit project—it’s reshaping how a city connects, grows, and moves. Join us in being part of a dynamic team building critical infrastructure that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come!

Requirements

• Post secondary education in an Engineering Civil discipline.
• Professional engineer (P.Eng) required.
• 7+ years experience in design of temporary structures and detailing.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) skills.
• Strong Interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team.
• Organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with project team to understand their needs and prepare design for temporary structures.
• Collaborate with external engineers and internal team to create detailed technical drawings and schematics.
• Material take off and generation of bill of materials, where necessary.
• Conduct quality checks on completed work to identify any errors or discrepancies.
• Design/plan and supervision all temporary works which may include support of excavation, shoring, bracing, formwork, falsework or scaffolding, retaining walls, protection structures, foundations for temporary structures such as hoarding, working platforms, hardstands, or any other concrete structures during construction.
• Provides status and progress reports to customer, project team, and management.
• Interface with client representatives, design engineers, consultants, other contractors, etc.
• Ensure project is constructed in accordance with QA Programs and project quality.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Investing in your development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Commitment to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree