Junior Highway Designer

Egis Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Canada is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Highway Designer to join our Alberta team. You will support highway design from planning through construction documentation, collaborating with senior engineers and cross-disciplinary teams to ensure compliant, efficient transportation solutions.

The role develops proficiency in transportation engineering and design standards, working on projects across Canada with growth opportunities within a global firm.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for highway design and drafting.
• Knowledge of highway geometric design principles and standards (Ontario/Canadian regulations).
• Understanding of traffic engineering concepts and transportation planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of highway design plans, profiles, and cross-sections using industry-standard software and design principles.
• Conduct geometric design analysis to ensure compliance with Canadian highway standards and safety regulations.
• Prepare design calculations, technical reports, and construction documentation under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including drainage, geotechnical, foundations, environmental specialists, and project managers.
• Review design specifications and ensure adherence to project requirements and regulatory standards.
• Participate in site visits and field investigations to gather data and assess existing conditions.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Identify and analyze design challenges, proposing practical solutions with appropriate technical justification.
• Support the development of project schedules and budgets related to design activities.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Geometric design principles

Traffic engineering

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

MS Office

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

About Us

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Egis and be part of our exciting growth across Canada. As a member of our global team of 23,500+ engineers, architects, scientists and consultants, you'll help deliver some of the country's most impactful infrastructure, transportation, buildings and energy projects while building a career with global opportunities and local impact.

About the Role

We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Junior Highway Designer to join our growing team in Alberta. In this role, you will support the design and development of highway infrastructure projects, working collaboratively with senior engineers and project teams to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant transportation solutions. You will contribute to all phases of highway design, from preliminary planning through final construction documentation, while developing your expertise in transportation engineering and design standards.

• Assist in the preparation of highway design plans, profiles, and cross-sections using industry-standard software and design principles.


• Conduct geometric design analysis to ensure compliance with Canadian highway standards and safety regulations.


• Prepare design calculations, technical reports, and construction documentation under the guidance of senior engineers.


• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including drainage, geotechnical, foundations, environmental specialists, and project managers.


• Review design specifications and ensure adherence to project requirements and regulatory standards.


• Participate in site visits and field investigations to gather data and assess existing conditions.


• Maintain organized project files and documentation in accordance with company standards.


• Identify and analyze design challenges, proposing practical solutions with appropriate technical justification.


• Support the development of project schedules and budgets related to design activities.

What do we need from you

**Required Skills and Experience:**

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for highway design and drafting.


• Knowledge of highway geometric design principles and standards (Ontario/Canadian regulations).


• Understanding of traffic engineering concepts and transportation planning.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.


• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.


• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

**Preferred Skills and Experience:**

• 1-3 years of experience in civil engineering, highway design, or transportation infrastructure projects.


• Experience with Civil3D and AutoCAD.


• Knowledge of environmental assessment and permitting processes.


• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or progress toward licensure.

What's in it for you?

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.