Senior Transportation Engineer

GHD
Calgary, Canada
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Candidates with extensive transportation engineering experience and leadership acumen will find this destination role in Western Canada emphasizes multidisciplinary project management and technical direction.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years of transportation engineering experience in Western Canada and a proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams
    — “Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering ... 10+ years’ experience working in transportation in Western Canada”
  • Individuals who want to take on leadership responsibilities and contribute to sustainable community development
    — “this position offers a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities, including: Function as Project Manager or Design Manager on projects ... driving change”
  • Professionals with a strong grasp of technical standards and a history of overseeing engineering deliverables
    — “Experience with technical standards including Highway Geometric Design Guide”

Things to consider

  • Requires in-office presence three days a week despite offering hybrid flexibility
    — “Join us in the office, three days a week, to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.”
  • Candidates must hold a Professional Engineer license in Alberta as a non-negotiable requirement
    — “Professional Engineer in Alberta.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing complex projects across multiple delivery models in your resume and interview responses
    — “Function as Project Manager or Design Manager on projects ... across a range of delivery models”
  • Demonstrate your ability to provide mentorship and support business growth initiatives in your application materials
    — “Provide thought leadership ... and support for business growth initiatives.”
  • Showcase your expertise in preparing tender documents and specifications in your portfolio or resume
    — “Oversee the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, and tender documents while managing multiple deliverables.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful project delivery
  • technical leadership
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineeringProfessional Engineer certification

Skills & requirements

Required

Transportation EngineeringProject ManagementTraffic AnalysisDesign SoftwareQa/qc Processes

Preferred

Design-build Project ManagementAlternative Delivery Models

Stack & domain

Transportation PlanningTraffic EngineeringProject ManagementDesign ReportsDrawingsTender PreparationSpecificationsCost EstimatesConstruction StagingTraffic AccommodationQa/qc ProcessesProject Delivery Best PracticesSafetyCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipProblem-solvingDecision-makingCivil EngineeringTransportation

About the role

Original posting from GHD

GHD is proudly a global company. GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

We are currently seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to join our team in Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta.  

This is a great opportunity for a professional who wants to build and grow a team, take on new projects, and help secure new work.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways. As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Join us as we strive to create a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Apply today for this extraordinary opportunity with GHD!

Who are we looking for?   

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities, including:

Function as Project Manager or Design Manager on projects for public, private, and contractor clients across a range of delivery models, including design-bid-build, design-build, progressive design-build, and alternative delivery.

Support transportation planning and traffic engineering projects through technical analysis and evaluation. Experience with transportation modelling, traffic analysis, and design software is considered an asset.

Prepare project work plans and schedules in collaboration with project managers and technical teams.

Work effectively both independently and within a collaborative environment, communicating professionally with team members and clients.

Provide technical support for roadway and highway projects from concept development through detailed design and construction.

Oversee the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, and tender documents while managing multiple deliverables.

Conduct site visits as required.

Develop and implement QA/QC processes, ensuring applicable standards are followed.

Champion project delivery best practices, quality, and safety.

Provide thought leadership, technical expertise, mentorship, and support for business growth initiatives.

 What you will bring to the team:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum of 10+ years’ experience working in transportation in Western Canada

Professional Engineer in Alberta.

Experience using technical standards including Highway Geometric Design Guide.

Experience with design reports, drawings, tender preparation, specifications, cost estimates, construction staging, and traffic accommodation. 

Strong technical background with experience managing multidisciplinary projects and teams, including setting project objectives, reviewing deliverables, providing design direction, and managing schedule, budget, and risk.

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Hybrid Work: Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office, three days a week, to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Source: GHD careers

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