A human approach
A DIFFERENT VISION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
After several years of experience working for major engineering firms and various municipalities, Jean-Philippe Lemire founded Parallèle 54 with a clear conviction: to put people at the heart of every project and offer a different way of doing engineering.
Choosing an engineering firm should be based on the expertise of its professionals and the time they dedicate to their clients.
– Jean-Philippe Lemire
Our vision: to demonstrate that it’s possible to combine technical rigor, closeness, and transparency.
Our mission: to put our multidisciplinary expertise and our understanding of the municipal sector at the service of sustainable, meaningful projects.
We are committed to:
- Meeting — and even exceeding — our clients’ expectations
- Providing our teams with a stimulating and collaborative environment
- Building lasting relationships with our partners and suppliers
- And always acting in accordance with our values: enjoyment, trust, integrity, excellence, and accessibility.
The story that drives us forward
Since its creation, we have experienced steady growth — always guided by a clear vision: combining multidisciplinary expertise with a deep understanding of the municipal sector.
Our strength? The ability to bring together our civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams around a single mission: delivering projects that combine technical quality, budget control, and a positive impact on communities. We believe our role goes beyond design — it’s about creating environments that are accessible, safe, and meaningful.
It’s in this spirit that Parallèle 54 has guided and managed its growth, never losing sight of its values or its commitment to local communities.
February 2017
Creation of Parallèle 54 and opening of the first office in Saint-Esprit (Lanaudière). Launch of the civil engineering department.
April 2021
Opening of an office in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville (Montérégie), strengthening our proximity to the region’s municipalities.
July 2021
Merger with CPF and opening of a Montréal office. Creation of the structural engineering department, expanding our multidisciplinary offering.
December 2023
Opening of an office in Trois-Rivières (Mauricie) to better serve the central region of Quebec.
January 2025
Acquisition of the firm LH2 and opening of two additional offices in Mont-Tremblant and Mont-Laurier (Laurentides). Addition of the mechanical and electrical engineering department, completing our multidisciplinary expertise.
Rigorous quality control
Our team of experts carefully reviews every stage of each project. Moreover, our quality management system is certified and fully compliant with the ISO 9001 standard.
Our partners
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AN EFFICIENT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Transparent and communicative management is paramount to us. We are proud to have built a solid team of expert partners who share the same values. Here are the pillars of our great company:
Jean-Philippe Lemire, eng.
President
Jean-Philippe Lemire, eng. | President
Graduate of École Polytechnique de Montréal in 2006 and of ENAP in 2009, Mr. Jean-Philippe Lemire has been working for the past 15 years in various spheres of the municipal sector. His strategic vision and his in-depth knowledge of the municipal system allows him to carry out projects that are better integrated with his clients' needs. In addition to his expertise in municipal infrastructure, Mr. Lemire specializes in management, strategic planning, coordination, quality control and efficiency of municipal services, allowing a cohesive relationship with the municipal stakeholders.
Years of experience
17 years of experience
Areas of expertise
- Municipal engineering
- Urban infrastructure
- Asset management
Véronique Côté, eng.
VICE-PRESIDENT – ENGINEERING – STRATEGY AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
Véronique Côté, eng. | VICE-PRESIDENT - ENGINEERING - STRATEGY AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
2010 graduate of École de technologie supérieure, Véronique Côté has been working as an engineer with Parallèle 54 Expert-Conseil inc. since October 2020. Her career path has led her to develop a complete expertise as a project manager, from design to implementation. Team player, she is a dynamic and structured person who brings any project to a successful conclusion.
Years of experience
13 years of experience
Areas of expertise
- Municipal engineering
- Stormwater management
- Roads
- Project management
Alexandre Larose, eng.
DIVISION MANAGER – MUNICIPAL
Alexandre Larose, eng. | DIVISION MANAGER - MUNICIPAL
Graduated in civil engineering from Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal in 2016, Mr. Alexandre Larose works as an engineer at Parallèle 54 Expert-Conseil inc. since March 2020. His professionalism and curiosity make him a valued colleague while his fresh ideas bring a breath of fresh air to the experienced team. Through his role as project manager, he has been able to complete many large-scale projects, to the great satisfaction of cities he has worked with.
Years of experience
7 years of experience
Areas of expertise
- Municipal engineering
- Stormwater management
- Roads
- Hydrology and hydraulics
Marc-Antoine Giguère, eng.
Division Manager – Water Expertise and Dams
Marc-Antoine Giguère, eng. | Division Manager - Water Expertise and Dams
Marc-Antoine Giguère graduated in civil engineering from École Polytechnique de Montréal in 2017 and has been working as an engineer at Parallèle 54 Expert-Conseil inc. since February 2018. His curiosity as well as his dynamism make him a qualified colleague who brings a breath of youth to the experienced team. Over the years, Mr. Giguère has developed an expertise in hydrology, river hydraulics, low and high capacity dams as well as in process mechanics of wastewater pumping stations or drinking water treatment. He has also acted as a project manager on numerous large-scale projects.
Years of experience
7 years of experience
Areas of expertise
- Municipal engineering
- Hydrology and hydraulics
- Waterways
- Dams
- Process engineering (pumping stations, drinking water treatment plants and booster stations
Andréanne Tremblay, eng.
Senior Manager – Structure and Buildings
Andréanne Tremblay, ing. | Senior Manager - Structure and Buildings
Andréanne Tremblay joined the team of CPF Groupe Conseil, now under the banner of Parallèle 54 Expert-Conseil inc. in the fall of 2010 while doing her last four-month internship as a site supervisor, balancing work and studies during the end of her bachelor's program. She has been a full-time member of the team for more than 10 years and her great potential was quickly put to good use. In constant development, it is with commitment and professionalism that she perfects her knowledge with continuous training while giving our clients the benefit of her experience in site supervision. She also contributes to the quality control of the firm, reviewing all documents issued in connection with site visits, modification projects and amendments, etc. In her role as Assistant Manager - Building Structure, she is responsible for planning the scheduling of site visits for all projects in the construction phase. She plans the assignments of the supervisors under her charge. Over the past few years, she has acquired specific experience in high complexity design and build projects for which detailed supervision is a must.
Years of experience
12 years of experience
Area of expertise
- Building structure
Alexandre Lemire, eng.
Division Manager – Structure and Buildings
Alexandre Lemire, eng. | Division Manager - Structure and Buildings
Alexandre Lemire started his career as a site supervisor engineer at CPF and then became a seasoned design engineer. He has been part of the engineering team since 2015. Always in constant development, it is with commitment and professionalism that he perfects his knowledge and pursues his continuing education and academic training while providing clients with the benefit of his experience in project design. He also contributes to the training of new engineers and puts his great potential to good use in the projects he is involved in. His role as a project engineer is to participate in coordination meetings with the client and the various parties involved in order to assimilate the particularities of the project. This step, from the very beginning, is decisive since he will be responsible for performing or participating in the structural analysis calculations of most of the projects in which he participates. His intention will always be to deliver a project on time with a quality of execution that meets the highest standards in the field.
Years of experience
9 years of experience
Area of expertise
- Building structure
Myriam Descheneaux, eng.
Director – Services and Administration
Myriam Descheneaux, ing. | Director - Services and Administration
A graduate in construction engineering from École de Technologie Supérieure, Ms. Myriam Descheneaux has been working as an engineer at Parallèle 54 Expert-Conseil inc. since October 2018. Her meticulousness, autonomy as well as her versatility make Ms. Descheneaux a valued colleague and an asset within the firm Parallèle 54. Ms. Descheneaux has held the position of Director - Service Offerings and Administration since July 2021.
Years of experience
10 years of experience
Areas of expertise
- Civil engineering
- Project management