Highway Design Technologist

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in transportation engineering is seeking an Engineering Technologist for their Ontario offices, including Windsor. This role involves the planning and design of highways and municipal roads. Responsibilities include developing road designs, preparing contract documents, and managing project data. Candidates should have experience with relevant software and a minimum of five years in the field. Strong communication skills and a relevant diploma are required. This position offers an opportunity to impact community infrastructure positively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering.
• Member or eligibility for registration with The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Planning and design of major provincial highways, interchanges, and local municipal roads.
• Developing alignments, profiles, typical cross-sections, and grading cross-sections.
• Preparing contract drawings and documents.

Skills

Highway and roadway design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Strong written and verbal communication

Education

Technical School Diploma/Certificate in Engineering Technology or Transportation Engineering

Job description

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.

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. 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 and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an Engineering Technologist for our Ontario offices in Hamilton, London, or Windsor. This group provides consulting services for Class Environmental Assessment, Preliminary Design, and Detail Design projects for public sector clients, including several Ontario Southwest/GTA municipalities and the Ministry of Transportation Ontario.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Civil Engineering Technologist, you will be involved in the planning and design of major provincial highways, interchanges, and local municipal roads in Ontario.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing alignments, profiles, typical cross-sections, and grading cross-sections.
• Roadside safety design and roadway drainage design.
• Quantity calculations and cost estimating.
• Preparing contract drawings and documents.
• Assist with the preparation of deliverable documentation such as field reports, technical reports, summaries, data sheets and graphs.
• Collect field data, compile field notes and photographs, and file and manage all project related data.
• Document project activities and complete data entry.
• Consistently execute prescribed technical procedures, safe work practices and work plans while completing field, laboratory, and office work.
• Use computer applications related to engineering work, including computer-aided drafting concepts and applications.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with highway and roadway design related software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRoads.
• Working knowledge of relevant roadway and highway design guides, such as the TAC Geometric Design Guide.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Member or eligibility for registration with The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians.

Education and Experience

• Technical School Diploma/Certificate Engineering Technology with an emphasis in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering with minimum of 5 years of experience.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

Location: Canada | ON | Stoney Creek