Transportation Planner / Engineer

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals passionate about the future of transportation.

Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in transportation planning and traffic engineering by starting with an excellent team and a great consultant company. We plan multi-modal connections that get people and goods moving—whether by vehicles, transit, active transportation or other modes. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team now and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

Imagine being part of a dynamic team that designs innovative solutions for our diverse set of clients. Our Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering (TPTE) group provides comprehensive planning, design, and engineering services and we have an immediate opening for an intermediate transportation planner/engineer to be an integral part of our team.

As a Transportation Planner/Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of transportation projects. While working as a technical team member, you may provide immediate supervision and guidance to junior employees, assigning tasks, checking work at frequent intervals for accuracy and completeness, and maintaining tasks’ schedule and budget with high-level supervision of an assigned senior staff or the TPTE lead. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver who takes initiative with demonstrated knowledge and experience in engineering and planning projects, understanding regulatory requirements, excellent communication skills including technical writing and presentation skills, and demonstrated experience with transportation planning, data analysis and modelling.

Your Key Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, conducting and coordinating technical aspects of assigned projects and tasks
Uses knowledge of the general and technical concepts of transportation planning, transportation modelling and traffic engineering
Conducts transportation planning and traffic analyses, with an emphasis on contributing in traffic engineering and transportation modelling capacity
Obtains traffic, GIS and land use data, prepares technical reports, performs calculations, and conducts various transportation studies
Coordinates with clients, regulatory/resource agencies, and local governments
Provides initial quality assurance and quality control for technical products to ensure technical accurateness and regulatory compliance
Prepares technical reports and memorandums for traffic impact studies, parking studies, transportation and transit planning studies, feasibility studies, environmental assessment studies and etc.
Assists in coordinating with clients/consultants in resolving technical project issues, presenting reports and designs, and providing service to meet client’s goals
Performs due diligence and research on projects as required to provide the background information to start a new project
Assists with the preparation of proposals, project reporting and other marketing endeavors
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Key Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience applying traffic engineering, transportation planning, microsimulation, travel demand analysis and transportation data to the evaluation of urban streets and roads, highways, pedestrian and cycling facilities, surface transit corridors, and transportation network assessments.
Strong knowledge of traffic engineering concepts including intersection operational analysis and professional experience with Synchro and other similar intersection analysis software
Strong demonstrated hands-on experience in producing simulation analysis using AIMSUN and/or VISSIM, including the calibration, validation, and evaluation of outputs
Working knowledge and experience with transportation demand forecasting and simulation modelling software packages such as EMME, VISUM, and AIMSUN
Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and experience with Access and MS Project
Ability to work independently with high-level direction and supervision provided as needed based on the complexity of the assignment(s).
Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation
Strong knowledge of provincial and municipal legal requirements, and design/planning procedures in relevant jurisdictions
Experience in managing small projects and tasks
Demonstrated ability to perform individually or as a team member with effective time management skills and able to work on multi tasks simultaneously
Strong analytical and communication skills including both technical writing and oral communication
Transportation engineering / planning experience in Ontario municipalities will be an asset.
Skills and Knowledge in transit planning, active transportation planning, pedestrian modelling (VISWALK or Legion) and rail modelling will be an asset.
Knowledge of using GIS and AutoCAD will be an asset.
A minimum of two years Canadian experience will be an asset

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Planning, Engineering, or related fields. Master’s degree will be an asset.
Transportation Engineer candidates shall have an active P.Eng certification or be able to obtain it in a short time and demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Transportation Planner candidates shall demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
RSP, PTOE, or RPP certification or ability to obtain in it short time will be an asset.

TPTE team uses a hybrid working environment. Some travel may be required, such as site visits, delivering plans or documents to reviewing agencies or clients or to attend meetings. May visit study areas, construction sites and/or be exposed to outside elements and inclement weather conditions. Position will be full-time hybrid employment for a transportation planner/engineer with desire to progress toward seniority.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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