Director, Sub-practice Lead, Bus Transit Engineering

Director, Sub-practice Lead, Bus Transit Engineering Join to apply for the Director, Sub-practice Lead, Bus Transit Engineering role at AtkinsRéalis . Location : Toronto, ON 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 as well as defining technical orientations of the discipline. You will develop the overall Bus Transit Engineering strategy, unlock market opportunities, build capabilities, and offer the best value to our customers. Working as part of the Rail, Transit Systems and Telecoms Practice, you will align engineering initiatives with company objectives and lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated projects. Your Role Within The Team 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 leadership across 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 nationwide. Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Civil, Structural, Architecture, Mechanical & Electrical teams to ensure integrated project delivery. Risk and Performance Management: Oversee risk mitigation strategies, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives. Why AtkinsRéalis as an employer The opportunity to work on major projects for internal and external clients. An environment that values work-life balance. A wide range of learning and development opportunities. Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan. A safety-focused work environment. The Ideal Candidate Bachelor 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 client-facing experience. Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects. Strong understanding of bus systems, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and 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 current with new technologies and competitive products in the field. Strategic thinking to align engineering projects with company objectives. Bilingual is an asset. Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People. At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent benefits from diversity and inclusion. Privacy notice: AtkinsRéalis is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to learn how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your information, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Toronto, Ontario, CA

Posted Date: 10/13/2025