Municipal Infrastructure Team Lead

Locations: Montreal, Ottawa

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career?  Now is the perfect time to join Egis.  Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.  

Our values showcase everything we believe in:

A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.  

A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are. 

A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.  

The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you?  

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact.  We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand. 

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability!

The Role:

 At Egis we imagine, create, connect, and achieve a sustainable future by providing planning, engineering, and infrastructure services that fit the needs of our local communities all around the world.  Our Transportation team promote and encourage innovation to create unique solutions that make positive impact on the world around us, improve living conditions, and keep people connected across land, air, and sea.  Join our team and help us to ‘Impact the Future’ and keep our communities connected.

Egis, renowned for its extensive experience in delivering complex projects globally, is seeking a Municipal Infrastructure Team Leader for our Downtown Montreal office. The successful candidate will join our leading-edge municipal transportation team, working on multimodal transportation projects and collaborating with world-renowned transit and rail experts.

Egis has supported over 350 rail infrastructure projects and delivered more than 12,000 km of high-speed rail across three continents, ranking 8th worldwide for mass transit and rail. Our urban transit projects include metro, tramways, and light rail systems, with a focus on sustainability and operational efficiency. Notable achievements include the first driverless metro in Lyon and major projects like the Doha and Grand Paris metros.

• Oversee team performance to ensure project goals and deadlines are met.
• Provide mentorship and resolve conflicts to maintain efficiency and collaboration.
• Manage projects from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with standards and client needs.
• Prepare technical designs, specifications, reports, and proposals.
• Monitor industry trends and financial performance while building strong client relationships.
• Pursue new business opportunities in municipal infrastructure and public sector projects.
• Lead RFQ and RFP proposals, delivering innovative, client-focused solutions.
• Oversee schedules to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with goals.
• Develop strategies to expand market presence and boost revenue growth.

• University degree in Engineering, with an Ing. or P.Eng. designation preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in engineering design, project management, or business development within the municipal sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in transportation infrastructure design and delivery.
• Experience leading and managing teams of professionals.
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Proven organizational capabilities and a flexible, solution-driven approach to challenges.
• Fluency in both written and spoken French and English.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Familiarity with rail and transit projects, considered an asset.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.