Principal Engineer, Roads + Highways at Tylin in Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Kablio

Role

Description

preliminary design

design review

construction support

project coordination

proposal development

quality control

Lead or contribute to the preparation of preliminary engineering studies, functional designs, and Class Environmental Assessments.
Apply expert knowledge of Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) standards, municipal design guidelines, TAC standards, and applicable codes.
Review technical accuracy and compliance for design documents, assume responsibility for overall quality control.
Direct and lead the preparation of engineering drawings, reports, specifications, and tender documents.
Provide engineering services during construction, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings.
Direct and lead complex roadway and highway design projects, overseeing engineering deliverables from preliminary through detailed design stages.
Support proposal development, scheduling input, and bottom-up estimates for upcoming assignments.
Coordinate across disciplines (e.g., Roads and Highways, Rail and Transit, Bridge, ADMG) to provide integrated, high-quality project deliverables.

Requirements

p.eng.

openroads

autocad

raqs

roadway design

15 years

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree is an asset.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in road and highway engineering, including work on MTO and/or large municipal projects in Ontario.
Strong technical writing skills, with experience preparing reports and contract documents.
Strong relationships with MTO and/or municipal clients is a requirement.
Strong proficiency in design software such as OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering work.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
Demonstrated expertise in roadway geometry, grading, pavement design, staging, and roadside safety.
MTO RAQS certified is a requirement.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and coordinate with other technical disciplines.
Familiarity with project delivery processes including Class EA, DBB, DB, and P3 models is an asset.
Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded 1954

Year of Establishment

The company was established in 1954 by its visionary founder.

65 offices

Global Presence

Operates across four continents, showcasing its global reach.

#30 global design firms

ENR Ranking

Consistently ranks high among top global design firms.

Revenue growth

Financial Health

Sustained revenue growth has driven international expansion.

Began as a two-person engineering consultancy.
Engineered iconic projects including long-span prestressed bridges, airport terminals, highways, rail systems, and water infrastructure.
Carved a niche in specialty infrastructure—bridges, aviation, marine, transit, buildings, and water—and grew through acquisitions like Silman and Greeley & Hansen.
Recent standout projects include the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge eastern span, Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge, Champlain Bridge in Montreal, and major metro lines in Panama.
Narrative is one of technical innovation—including prestressed concrete, seismic resilience, and BIM integration—woven into real-world application.
Evolved from a bridge specialist into a multidisciplinary infrastructure powerhouse, combining deep roots with a future-focused vision.

Culture + Values

Committed to providing clients with the best solutions.
Operate with integrity, acting ethically, fairly, and sustainably.
Promote collaboration through a diverse and inclusive team focused on technical excellence.
Strive to innovate, finding new and improved solutions to clients' challenges.
Approachable people
Proven capabilities
Global experience

Environment + Sustainability

2030

Net Zero Commitment

Aim to achieve operational net zero carbon assets by the year 2030.

2030

Embodied Carbon Target

All new construction and major renovations will achieve net zero embodied carbon by 2030.

14/17

SDG Achievement

Directly addresses 14 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Measure and publicly disclose energy consumption, scope 1 and 2 building emissions, and whole life carbon emissions annually.
Implement decarbonization roadmap: energy and refrigerant efficiency upgrades, renewable energy procurement, and electrification strategies.
Maximize embodied carbon reductions and compensate for any residual upfront embodied emissions.
Verify annual building energy and whole life carbon emissions data through independent third-party ESG verification.
Minimize environmental footprint through sustainable operations & procurement policy (waste reduction, reuse/recycling, sourcing sustainable materials).

Inclusion & Diversity

Bring a diverse and inclusive team, working together towards technical excellence
Equity: Creating healthy, thriving, and equitable local communities through infrastructure that enables access, affordability, health, and dignity
Equity Practice growth: developing and bringing on folks representing their respective regions and expertise, guided by passions and stories
Hiring approach must be more expansive/inclusive—e.g., planners, DE&I professionals, HBCUs, non-engineers, non-traditional education paths
Water equity and environmental justice collaboration across global alliance
Glassdoor data: reports of supportive staff, ability to learn a lot, flexibility in work schedule; interns note approachable culture and quick response from anyone
Glassdoor data: mentions long hours, multiple hats, communication gaps

Articles

Careers

Projects

Our Services

Role

Description

preliminary design

design review

construction support

project coordination

proposal development

quality control

Lead or contribute to the preparation of preliminary engineering studies, functional designs, and Class Environmental Assessments.
Apply expert knowledge of Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) standards, municipal design guidelines, TAC standards, and applicable codes.
Review technical accuracy and compliance for design documents, assume responsibility for overall quality control.
Direct and lead the preparation of engineering drawings, reports, specifications, and tender documents.
Provide engineering services during construction, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings.
Direct and lead complex roadway and highway design projects, overseeing engineering deliverables from preliminary through detailed design stages.
Support proposal development, scheduling input, and bottom-up estimates for upcoming assignments.
Coordinate across disciplines (e.g., Roads and Highways, Rail and Transit, Bridge, ADMG) to provide integrated, high-quality project deliverables.

Requirements

p.eng.

openroads

autocad

raqs

roadway design

15 years

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree is an asset.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in road and highway engineering, including work on MTO and/or large municipal projects in Ontario.
Strong technical writing skills, with experience preparing reports and contract documents.
Strong relationships with MTO and/or municipal clients is a requirement.
Strong proficiency in design software such as OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering work.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
Demonstrated expertise in roadway geometry, grading, pavement design, staging, and roadside safety.
MTO RAQS certified is a requirement.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and coordinate with other technical disciplines.
Familiarity with project delivery processes including Class EA, DBB, DB, and P3 models is an asset.
Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1954

Year of Establishment

The company was established in 1954 by its visionary founder.

65 offices

Global Presence

Operates across four continents, showcasing its global reach.

#30 global design firms

ENR Ranking

Consistently ranks high among top global design firms.

Revenue growth

Financial Health

Sustained revenue growth has driven international expansion.

Began as a two-person engineering consultancy.
Engineered iconic projects including long-span prestressed bridges, airport terminals, highways, rail systems, and water infrastructure.
Carved a niche in specialty infrastructure—bridges, aviation, marine, transit, buildings, and water—and grew through acquisitions like Silman and Greeley & Hansen.
Recent standout projects include the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge eastern span, Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge, Champlain Bridge in Montreal, and major metro lines in Panama.
Narrative is one of technical innovation—including prestressed concrete, seismic resilience, and BIM integration—woven into real-world application.
Evolved from a bridge specialist into a multidisciplinary infrastructure powerhouse, combining deep roots with a future-focused vision.

Culture + Values

Committed to providing clients with the best solutions.
Operate with integrity, acting ethically, fairly, and sustainably.
Promote collaboration through a diverse and inclusive team focused on technical excellence.
Strive to innovate, finding new and improved solutions to clients' challenges.
Approachable people
Proven capabilities
Global experience

Environment + Sustainability

2030

Net Zero Commitment

Aim to achieve operational net zero carbon assets by the year 2030.

2030

Embodied Carbon Target

All new construction and major renovations will achieve net zero embodied carbon by 2030.

14/17

SDG Achievement

Directly addresses 14 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Measure and publicly disclose energy consumption, scope 1 and 2 building emissions, and whole life carbon emissions annually.
Implement decarbonization roadmap: energy and refrigerant efficiency upgrades, renewable energy procurement, and electrification strategies.
Maximize embodied carbon reductions and compensate for any residual upfront embodied emissions.
Verify annual building energy and whole life carbon emissions data through independent third-party ESG verification.
Minimize environmental footprint through sustainable operations & procurement policy (waste reduction, reuse/recycling, sourcing sustainable materials).

Inclusion & Diversity

Bring a diverse and inclusive team, working together towards technical excellence
Equity: Creating healthy, thriving, and equitable local communities through infrastructure that enables access, affordability, health, and dignity
Equity Practice growth: developing and bringing on folks representing their respective regions and expertise, guided by passions and stories
Hiring approach must be more expansive/inclusive—e.g., planners, DE&I professionals, HBCUs, non-engineers, non-traditional education paths
Water equity and environmental justice collaboration across global alliance
Glassdoor data: reports of supportive staff, ability to learn a lot, flexibility in work schedule; interns note approachable culture and quick response from anyone
Glassdoor data: mentions long hours, multiple hats, communication gaps

Articles

Careers

Projects

Our Services