Junior Highway Designer
- Calgary, AB, Canada
$50,000 to $70,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $50,000 to $70,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 1-3 years of experience in civil engineering, highway design, or transportation infrastructure projects.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Egis and be part of our exciting growth across Canada. As a member of our global team of 23,500+ engineers, architects, scientists and consultants, you'll help deliver some of the country's most impactful infrastructure, transportation, buildings and energy projects while building a career with global opportunities and local impact.
We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Junior Highway Designer to join our growing team in Alberta. In this role, you will support the design and development of highway infrastructure projects, working collaboratively with senior engineers and project teams to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant transportation solutions. You will contribute to all phases of highway design, from preliminary planning through final construction documentation, while developing your expertise in transportation engineering and design standards.
- Assist in the preparation of highway design plans, profiles, and cross-sections using industry-standard software and design principles.
- Conduct geometric design analysis to ensure compliance with Canadian highway standards and safety regulations.
- Prepare design calculations, technical reports, and construction documentation under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including drainage, geotechnical, foundations, environmental specialists, and project managers.
- Review design specifications and ensure adherence to project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Participate in site visits and field investigations to gather data and assess existing conditions.
- Maintain organized project files and documentation in accordance with company standards.
- Identify and analyze design challenges, proposing practical solutions with appropriate technical justification.
- Support the development of project schedules and budgets related to design activities.
**Required Skills and Experience:**
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for highway design and drafting.
- Knowledge of highway geometric design principles and standards (Ontario/Canadian regulations).
- Understanding of traffic engineering concepts and transportation planning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
**Preferred Skills and Experience:**
- 1-3 years of experience in civil engineering, highway design, or transportation infrastructure projects.
- Experience with Civil3D and AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of environmental assessment and permitting processes.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or progress toward licensure.
Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.
At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.
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Responsibilities
Assist with highway design plans, profiles, cross-sections, geometric analyses, calculations, reports, and construction documents while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and project requirements. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in site investigations, maintain project documentation, and support design schedules and budgets.
Requirements
Candidates should be proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D and understand highway geometric design, Canadian standards, traffic engineering, and transportation planning. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills are required; 1–3 years of relevant experience and progress toward professional licensure are preferred.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- Highway Design
- Geometric Design
- Canadian Highway Standards
- Traffic Engineering
- Transportation Planning
- Design Calculations
- Technical Reporting
- Construction Documentation
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Project Coordination
- Environmental Assessment
- Microsoft Office
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Categories
- Engineering
- Transportation
- Construction
- Consulting
Keywords
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- Highway Design
- Highway Infrastructure
- Geometric Design
- Canadian Highway Standards
- Safety Regulations
- Traffic Engineering
- Transportation Planning
- Design Plans
- Profiles
- Cross-Sections
- Design Calculations
- Technical Reports
- Construction Documentation
- Drainage
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Foundations
- Environmental Assessment
- Permitting
- Site Visits
- Field Investigations
- Project Schedules
- Project Budgets
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
- Microsoft Office