Director, Sub-practice Lead, Bus Transit Engineering

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As Director and Lead for the Bus Transit Engineering discipline, you will spearhead the strategic direction, growth, and technical excellence of our bus transit engineering team across Canada. This leadership role combines business development, client engagement, and defining technical orientations of the discipline.

Working as part of the Rail, Transit Systems and Telecoms Practice, you will develop the overall Bus Transit Engineering strategy, unlocking market opportunities, building capabilities, and offering the best value to our customers.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the vision and roadmap for the Bus Transit Engineering discipline, aligned with corporate goals and market trends.

Practice Development: Build and lead a high-performing team of engineers and specialists, fostering innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Client Engagement: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with public agencies, municipalities, and private sector clients. Act as a trusted advisor and thought leader.

Project Oversight: Provide executive oversight on major bus transit projects, ensuring delivery excellence in planning, design, construction, and integration.

Technical Governance: Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in bus transit infrastructure.

Business Development: Support proposal development, win strategies, and pursuit of new opportunities in the transit sector, throughout the country.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with all pertinent practices such as Civil, Structural, Architecture, Mechanical & Electrical to ensure integrated and efficient project delivery.

Risk and Performance Management: Oversee risk mitigation strategies, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, automotive engineering or related field.

15+ years of experience in transit infrastructure, with a focus on bus transit systems.

P. Eng license is an asset.

PMP or equivalent certification is an asset.

Deep understanding of the bus market and projects in Canada.

Strong business acumen and experience in client-facing roles.

Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.

Strong understanding of bus systems, including civil, mechanical, electrical, O&M.

Familiarity with Canadian transit regulations and standards.

Experience in planning, coordinating, and supervising engineering projects.

Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.

Ability to stay abreast of new technologies and competitive products within the field of practice.

Strategic thinking to align engineering projects with company objectives.

Bilingual is an asset.

Reward & Benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

EEO and Accommodations Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

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