Intermediate Transportation Planning Engineer

CIMA+; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one for permanent 20

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee ownership plan

Work/Life balance

Vacation 3-5 weeks

Tailored training

Job summary

CIMA+ in Calgary is seeking an experienced Intermediate Transportation Planning Engineer to join our multidisciplinary mobility team. You will lead and contribute to projects shaping how communities move across Calgary, Alberta and Western Canada.

You will work with transportation planners, traffic engineers, designers and data specialists to deliver sustainable mobility solutions for public and private sector clients.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in transportation engineering.
• Proven experience with City of Calgary and Alberta public agencies responsible for transportation, transit, and municipal infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian and Alberta transportation standards, TAC guidelines, provincial manuals, and municipal requirements.
• Experience with Synchro, SimTraffic, and HCS is required.
• Experience with GIS and design software (ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation) is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage client relationships and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support transportation planning studies including master plans, functional studies, impact assessments, and analyses.
• Analyze multimodal data, travel demand, land use and development scenarios; develop practical solutions.
• Prepare and review technical reports, memoranda, exhibits, and presentations.
• Build relationships with municipal and private-sector clients; support proposals and business development.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of the transportation practice.

Skills

P.Eng Alberta

Transportation planning

Client engagement

Project leadership

Data analysis

Education

P.Eng. Alberta

Tools

Synchro

SimTraffic

HCS

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Vissim

Aimsun

Visum

SIDRA

Job description

Intermediate Transportation Planning Engineer

• Full-time
• Sector Name: Transportation
• Employee Type: Regular

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

CIMA+ is seeking an experienced Intermediate Transportation Planning Engineerto join our multidisciplinary mobility team in Calgary. You will lead and contribute to projects that shape how communities move throughout Calgary, Alberta, and Western Canada. Working alongside transportation planners, traffic engineers, designers, and data specialists, you will help deliver innovative, sustainable, and practical mobility solutions for both public and private sector clients. We value individuals who combine their existing expertise with a willingness to develop new skills and contribute to innovative solutions that keep pace with industry trends.

Success in this role will be measured by your ability to deliver technically excellent work, build trusted client relationships, mentor emerging professionals, and contribute to the continued growth of our transportation practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery
  • Lead and support transportation planning studies including transportation master plans, functional planning studies, transportation impact assessments, geometric assessments, parking studies, safety reviews, and operational analyses.
  • Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and technical delivery.
• Technical Leadership
  • Analyze multimodal transportation data, travel demand, land use, and development scenarios.
  • Develop practical transportation solutions supported by engineering analysis.
  • Prepare and review technical reports, memoranda, exhibits, and presentations.
• Client & Business Development
  • Build strong relationships with municipal and private-sector clients.
  • Support proposal preparation, interviews, and business development initiatives.
• Leadership
  • Mentor junior staff through technical guidance, project delivery, and client development.

Ideal candidates should demonstrate a combination of the core qualifications outlined for this role and be eager to learn, adapt, and develop new skills as industry trends evolve.

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta or be able to apply for this status.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in transportation engineering, with a strong portfolio of project delivery and client engagement.
• Proven experience working with the City of Calgary and other Alberta public agencies responsible for transportation, transit, and municipal infrastructure
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian and Alberta transportation standards, including TAC guidelines, provincial manuals, and municipal engineering requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Synchro, SimTraffic, and HCS is required.
• Experience with traffic simulation, planning, GIS, and design software (e.g., Vissim, Aimsun, Visum, SIDRA, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation) is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with modern safety concepts and performance evaluation methods, including Vision Zero, the Safe Systems Approach, the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) predictive method, and surrogate safety analysis tools.
• Strong organizational skills to balance the delivery of multiple projects with ambitious timelines while also performing as a key resource for various needs and issues that may arise
• Ability to work independently and within a fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships, lead projects, and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? Because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company,an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenouspeople, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying foremployment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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