Group Leader - Transportation Planning

Tatham Engineering; Guelph; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RRSP matching and profit sharing

Flexible work arrangements

Paid volunteer opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Shareholder opportunities

Job summary

Tatham Engineering in Guelph is seeking a Senior Engineer, Group Leader in Transportation Planning. This role involves leading business development, managing transportation planning projects, and mentoring staff. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering, along with strong project management skills.

The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the field.
• Strong technical knowledge of traffic operations and modelling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development for transportation planning projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Provide technical guidance and quality assurance on deliverables.

Skills

Transportation planning

Traffic engineering

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario

Tools

Transportation analysis software

Modelling software

Job description

Are you an experienced engineering professional eager to advance your career with a dedicated, community-focused, award-winning company? Tatham Engineering offers the opportunity to join a supportive team that values mentorship and provides challenging, rewarding work. Put your knowledge and experience to meaningful use in an environment where collaboration and growth are encouraged.

Senior Engineer, Group Leader - Transportation Planning

Position located in Guelph. The successful candidate will have experience conducting and/or overseeing a range of transportation planning and traffic engineering assignments, including traffic impact studies, development and site plan reviews, parking studies, transportation master plans, functional design and planning, traffic operations and intersection capacity analyses, speed limit and road safety reviews, traffic signal warrant and timing analyses, and Municipal Class Environmental Assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development in Guelph and the surrounding area by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, developing client relationships, and securing new work.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop transportation staff as the local team grows.
• Lead transportation planning and traffic engineering projects from proposal development through to final delivery, including management of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Provide technical guidance, quality assurance, and senior review of transportation planning and traffic engineering deliverables.
• Collect and analyze transportation, traffic, collision, parking, and land‑use data, and undertake traffic forecasting and network analysis using appropriate analysis and modelling software.
• Assess transportation infrastructure and operational requirements associated with development applications and municipal planning initiatives.
• Prepare and review technical reports, memoranda, presentations, work plans, budgets, schedules, and proposals.
• Coordinate internal staff, other Tatham departments, subconsultants, and external partners.
• Liaise with clients, agencies, developers, planning authorities, and other stakeholders, and lead or participate in meetings, public consultation activities, and technical presentations.

Key Position Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering.
• Broad technical knowledge of traffic operations, transportation planning, development-related transportation studies, road safety, and transportation modelling and analysis.
• Demonstrated success in project management, business development, client relationship management, and technical leadership.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical staff and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Established relationships within the Guelph and surrounding municipal and development communities would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency with relevant transportation analysis and modelling software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, benefits, health spending account, RRSP matching and profit sharing
• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance
• Paid volunteer opportunities
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks minimum for all positions – prorated in the first year
• Challenging and rewarding work on notable projects
• Professional development, training, mentorship program and career progression opportunities
• Reimbursement for annual professional dues
• Collaborative and engaging workplace environment
• Regular office/team socials and recreational outings, including an activity allowance for approved events
• Shareholder opportunities

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations

Tatham Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to ensuring the selection process is inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] and the request will be addressed confidentially.

Expected Hiring Range for This Position

$115,000 to $165,000