Senior Transportation Engineer
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience in roadway design and corridor delivery, with a strong public sector focus
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Engineer to join our growing Toronto office, with a focus on public sector roadway and corridor projects. This is a leadership opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives on delivering complex municipal infrastructure, advancing corridor design solutions, and partnering with public agencies to shape safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation networks.
At Kimley-Horn, we empower our teams with a culture of ownership, collaboration, and long-term growth, giving you the platform to lead meaningful infrastructure projects while building strong client relationships.
Responsibilities
Lead the infrastructure that moves the GTA
Public Sector Corridor & Roadway Leadership
Required
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it - that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
At Kimley-Horn, we empower our teams with a culture of ownership, collaboration, and long-term growth, giving you the platform to lead meaningful infrastructure projects while building strong client relationships.
Responsibilities
Lead the infrastructure that moves the GTA
Public Sector Corridor & Roadway Leadership
- Lead the delivery of municipal and regional roadway corridor projects, including:
- Complete streets and urban corridor redesigns
- Road widening, reconstruction, and rehabilitation projects
- Intersection improvements and safety upgrades
- Guide projects from functional planning through detailed design, including corridor studies, environmental coordination, and implementation strategies
- Develop innovative, context-sensitive solutions balancing mobility, safety, transit, and active transportation needs
- Oversee preparation and review of:
- Corridor plans, geometric design, and cross-sections
- Intersection design and access management strategies
- Design reports, technical memoranda, and construction packages
- Ensure compliance with Ontario standards and guidelines, including:
- Municipal and regional design criteria (City of Toronto, GTA regions)
- MTO standards and applicable provincial guidance
- Coordinate across disciplines (drainage, utilities, signals, streetscape, structures interface)
- Serve as a trusted advisor to municipal and public sector clients, including cities, regions, and agencies
- Lead and participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and stakeholder consultations
- Support collaboration with approval bodies and agencies to advance projects efficiently
- Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and intermediate staff
- Contribute to internal quality control and elevate delivery standards across the team
- Support pursuits, proposals, and client development efforts within the public sector market
- Help grow Kimley-Horn’s transportation engineering presence in Toronto and across the GTA
- Strengthen long-term relationships with municipal clients and partners
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (transportation focus preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in roadway design and corridor delivery, with a strong public sector focus
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects for municipal and/or provincial clients in Ontario
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex infrastructure projects
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
- Experience with complete streets, multimodal corridor planning, and urban roadway design
- Familiarity with GTA municipal processes and standards
- Experience supporting or leading projects through environmental assessment (EA) processes
- Proficiency with roadway design tools and CAD-based production workflows
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it - that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Financial Wellness: Access to a combined RRSP and DPSP retirement program with employer contributions and performance-based bonuses
- Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive extended healthcare coverage including dental, vision, and a Healthcare Spending Account (HCSA)
- Time Off & Flexibility: Vacation time and flexible work scheduling
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
- Family-Friendly Benefits: Parental leave top-up program, family-building benefits, and childcare support resources
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of municipal and regional roadway corridor projects, including urban redesigns and safety upgrades in the GTA. Oversee technical design, manage project budgets and schedules, and serve as a trusted advisor to public sector clients.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and over 10 years of experience in roadway design with a strong public sector focus in Ontario. A P.Eng. license and proficiency in CAD-based design tools are preferred.
Skills
- Roadway Design
- Corridor Planning
- Municipal Infrastructure
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Geometric Design
- Access Management
- Urban Corridor Redesign
- Complete Streets
- Environmental Assessment
- CAD-based Production
- Technical Leadership
- Budget Management
- Multimodal Planning
- Ontario Design Standards
Benefits
- RRSP and DPSP retirement program
- Employer contributions
- Performance-based bonuses
- Extended healthcare coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Healthcare Spending Account (HCSA)
- Vacation time
- Flexible work scheduling
- Tuition reimbursement
- Internal training programs
- Parental leave top-up program
- Family-building benefits
- Childcare support resources
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Transportation
- Government & Public Sector
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
Keywords
- Civil Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- P.Eng.
- MTO Standards
- GTA
- Complete Streets
- Urban Design
- Infrastructure
- Corridor Studies
- Environmental Assessment
- CAD
- Public Sector
- Road Widening
- Intersection Improvements
- Multimodal Transportation
- Active Transportation
- Geometric Design
- Project Delivery
- Municipal Engineering
- Professional Engineers Ontario