Senior Transportation Engineer

Our client is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer with experience in interchange design and rural/urban functional planning expertise.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary projects, mentor technical teams, and play a key role in business development and the continued growth of the transportation practice.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Project Delivery

• Lead complex, multidisciplinary transportation programs and major infrastructure projects
• Oversee planning, analysis, and design of transportation systems, including:
• Roadways, streetscapes, and complete streets
• Interchanges, intersections (arterial, freeway, expressway), signals, and roundabouts
• Traffic calming, safety, and mobility improvements
• Active transportation and transit infrastructure
• Parking studies and access management
• Prepare and review engineering reports, design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
• Ensure all work aligns with municipal, provincial, and national standards and guidelines
• Act as Project Manager, Technical Lead, or Subject Matter Expert as required
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and overall performance

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with internal teams across civil engineering, land development, geomatics, and landscape architecture
• Coordinate subconsultants and engage with stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and the public
• Represent the organization in meetings with clients, municipalities, and agencies

Business Development & Practice Growth

• Build and maintain strong client relationships within municipalities and government agencies
• Lead proposal development, including scope definition, scheduling, and fee estimation
• Develop win strategies and provide technical leadership on pursuits
• Identify and pursue new opportunities to support long-term growth of the transportation practice
• Contribute to market presence through industry engagement and networking

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and support junior and intermediate staff
• Provide technical oversight and contribute to a high-performance team culture
• Lead quality control and technical review processes
• Support continuous improvement of tools, processes, and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng/P.LEng) designation (or equivalent), registered or eligible with APEGA
• 8-10+ years of transportation engineering experience, preferably within a consulting environment
• Experience in interchange design and rural/urban functional planning design is a strong asset
• Other strong technical expertise in:
• Transportation planning, design, and operational analysis
• Mobility planning
• Municipal, provincial, and national design standards
• Experience with transportation modelling and analysis tools such as Synchro, SIDRA, VISUM, HCS, and AutoTURN
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D (preferred)
• Experience with TORUS, ARCADY, and/or Rodel (asset)
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS (asset)
• Proven project management capabilities, including experience with PM tools and methodologies
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical information to diverse audiences
• Experience leading and contributing to proposal development
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required
• Ability to pass a background check