Calgary Transportation Engineering Lead

WATT Consulting Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WATT Consulting Group in Calgary seeks an experienced transportation engineer to lead the Calgary Transportation Engineering team. You will guide complex assignments, set technical direction, and mentor the next generation of engineers while delivering high-quality client service.

This leadership role focuses on people development, project delivery, and market growth, with autonomy and strong support from senior leadership to shape the practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (APEGA) or eligible to register in Alberta.
• At least five years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
• Proven ability to lead people, manage projects, and ensure technical quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Calgary Transportation Engineering team and provide technical guidance on complex assignments.
• Manage transportation impact assessments and other transportation projects, including scope, client communication, and schedule.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, design guidance, workflows, and QA practices.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and provide reviews to improve work product and team capability.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across Calgary and surrounding areas.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and career development; contribute to capability growth and staffing plans.

Skills

People leadership

Project management

Client relationship building

Communication

Education

P.Eng (APEGA) or eligible in Alberta

Tools

Synchro

VISTRO

Job description

WATT Consulting Group in Calgary seeks an experienced transportation engineer to lead the Calgary Transportation Engineering team. You will guide complex assignments, set technical direction, and mentor the next generation of engineers while delivering high-quality client service.

This leadership role focuses on people development, project delivery, and market growth, with autonomy and strong support from senior leadership to shape the practice.