Engineer In Residence

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Posting deadline: November 20, 2026

Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter expressing their interest and how their profile aligns with the role.

Recognized as one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.

As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.

NOTE: This posting represents a full-time replacement for the duration of one year.

SCOPE

Reporting to the Department Chair, Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering (BCEE), the incumbent performs managerial responsibilities requiring the technical support of specialized staff and many advanced research and technical equipment. They will lead the civil engineering design projects from the feasibility, technical development and detailed design phases while keeping students on schedule. The incumbent is responsible for providing civil engineering technological expertise to faculty, staff and students as well as ensuring the efficient and safe operations of multiple teaching and research laboratory spaces.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and supervise day-to-day activities of the civil engineering design related courses and supports faculty members and students in their design projects and research activities.
• Manage, hire, supervise and evaluate the technical staff; establish priorities relative to the work schedule and work methods of the technical staff team of the Department.
• Provide expert problem solving, comprehensive technical and administrative support.
• Instruct and provide professional guidance to students with design concepts, questions, ideas and support to faculty members.
• Verify and approve drawings for design accuracy prior to machining and fabrication.
• Promote the design products made by students.
• Advise the Chair on matters pertinent to the BCEE technical team, BCEE laboratories and related Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) issues.
• Liaise with industry in formulating relevant civil engineering capstone design project ideas; write proposals for potential new projects and lab development.
• Collaborate with graduate students and faculty members and provide input to their experimental/lab activities related to their research projects.
• Lead the civil engineering design projects from the feasibility, technical development and detailed design phases while keeping students on schedule. Responsible for providing civil engineering technological expertise to faculty, staff and students as well as ensuring the efficient and safe operations of multiple teaching and research laboratory spaces.
• Design specific workstations for undergraduate labs and supervise teams/staff working on these projects; advise graduate students on their projects.
• Oversee and support multiple extracurricular student group activities.
• Develop projects related to new lab experiments and research activities.
• Coordinate the activities related to students’ design projects with professors and students.
• Promote the design products made by students.
• Organize the Design Day.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and four to seven years of related experience, with at least two years in a supervisory role.
• Must be a registered professional Engineer in a Canadian province, preferably in Quebec.
• PMP certification or equivalent is an asset.
• Strong theoretical and technical background in civil engineering design; proficiency with related software tools, codes, and standards.
• Good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written English, basic knowledge (Level 3) of spoken French; knowledge of written French desirable.
• Good knowledge (Intermediate level) of Word and Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety issues related to Civil Engineering laboratories.
• Experience in working in a unionized environment is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Dedication to providing exceptional customer service.
• Proven team leader and team builder with ability to foster a positive team environment.
• Excellent organizational and management skills.
• Knowledge in construction process and experience in managing construction and renovation projects.

Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.

Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.

IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.

Territorial Acknowledgement

Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

Employment Equity

Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.

Accessibility

Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, [email protected]

Immigration Status

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.