Regional Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design Lead – Greater Toronto Region

Parsons Transportation Group

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CA - Remote (Any Location) remote Until 8/22/2026 12+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted April 20, 2026 Last posted April 20, 2026
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

 

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

 

Job Description:

Regional Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design Lead – Greater Toronto Region

We’re reinventing our Greater Toronto Civil infrastructure team. Come be a part of our culture of empowerment and collaboration in the critical infrastructure unit. Parsons is a recognized firm in the planning and design of transportation projects in the Region. We are respected by our clients as an organization with strong technical skills, solid project delivery and excellent performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

We are looking for an Environmental Assessment (EA) & Preliminary Design (PD) Lead to help grow our business in the GTA and Ontario.  The successful candidate will have hands-on project management experience for Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Regions/Municipalities doing EA and preliminary design on roads and highway widening and/or interchange modifications.  In this role, you will manage the overall EA & PD portfolio on both MTO and municipal projects. And play a key role in growing our EA & PD business.  We are currently working for the MTO and multiple Regions and want to take advantage of the relationship to expand our EA and PD team and portfolio.  Supported by a strong design team the Regional EA & PD Lead will be managing EA and PD projects upon award. 

The position can be based in one of our four major offices, with a 100% remote option available for the right candidate.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

  • 12+ years of experience delivering major/significant EA and PD projects.

  • Hands-on project management experience for major MTO EA & PD projects

  • Registered Professional Engineer

  • Proven background of leading multidisciplinary design teams on challenging, high-profile projects

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $129,100 - $179,100

 

This position is intended to identify candidates for future potential opportunities and is not for an existing opportunity.

 

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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About this role

Summary

Manage EA & PD projects for roads and highway widening, lead teams, expand business.

Job title

Regional Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design Lead

Experience level

12+ years

Minimum experience

12+ years exp

Industry

infrastructure

Location requirements

remote work allowed, based anywhere in Canada

Salary

$129,100 - $179,100

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

civil engineeringproject managementprofessional engineer

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

environmental assessmentpreliminary designtransportationhighway projects
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Canada

Remote Country