Project Coordinator, Transportation Engineer/Planner

Lea Consulting Ltd.; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned engineering consulting firm as a Project Coordinator, Transportation Engineer/Planner. Benefit from a collaborative hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, and substantial opportunities for career advancement. This role focuses on supporting Transportation Engineering projects, requiring a combination of technical expertise and project management skills.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Substantial bonuses

Flexible hours

Mentorship and training opportunities

Social events and team-building activities

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in Transportation Engineering/Planning.
• Experience as a Project Coordinator.
• Registered or working towards P.Eng. or RPP.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineers and Planners on transportation projects.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Prepare transportation-related proposals and reports.

Skills

Time Management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Self-Motivation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or planning

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MicroStation

Synchro/SimTraffic

Job description

Project Coordinator, Transportation Engineer/Planner

Hybrid – Toronto/Markham or Remote, ON Canada

What is the role?
Join LEA’s Transportation Practice area as a Project Coordinator, Transportation Engineer/Planner and collaborate with an elite team of Transportation Engineers and Planners to deliver a variety of Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering projects for the public and private sectors. This role would allow for gradual advancement from project coordination tasks to managing projects fully as a Project Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurial people to join a dynamic employee-owned engineering consulting firm with a solid track record of successful projects and financial success. We offer multi-functional learning experiences through job rotational assignments and exposure to other fields/areas within the Transportation practice area.

Why join LEA?
LEA is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm, with a history of 70 years. We provide engineering consulting services in the areas of Transportation, Civil, Structures, Construction Administration, Electrical and Infrastructure Systems, and Environmental Management.

We have a history of delivering high-quality, widely known projects in the Transportation Practice Area, including Transportation Planning, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Design, Intelligent Transportation Systems and Infrastructure Security Systems.

At LEA, we strive towards a common goal, which isself-realization and achieving the highest possible results. The company is fully owned by its employees andeveryone’s collective efforts directly contribute to the firm’s longstanding success.

We’re confident that by Joining LEA, you can discover and realize your full career potential because LEA:

• Recruits high-performing, motivated individuals who strive to achieve the highest level of technical excellence and quality.
• Is an Employee-owned company and almost half of our employees are shareholders.
• Offers a competitive total compensation package of salary, substantial bonuses, benefits and other perks.
• Is continuously involved in many exciting and challenging projects throughout Ontario and around the world.
• Allows for a collaborative hybrid work environment with flexible hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Cultivates team camaraderie and collaboration, offering a variety of social events aimed at fostering relationships across the company including sports leagues, game nights, special events, and volunteer/charitable opportunities.
• Is an organization that is committed to achieving ourEnvironmental, Social & Governance objectives through our various committees.
• Prioritizes mentorship, training, and rotational assignments for knowledge advancement and career growth.
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit as an employee-owned company,with continuousgrowth and expansion taking part in meaningful projects.

In this role, your duties and responsibilitieswill include:

• Work under the guidance of a Project Manager and collaborate with Transportation Engineers, Planners, and Designers to complete transportation impact studies, parking studies, and functional design reviews within budget and on schedule.
• Contribute to the delivery of technical projects by supporting tasks related to design, planning, and analysis.
• Collaborate with the Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering project teams to develop a project timeline, create schedules, and oversee progress to make sure deliverables are met on time.
• Monitor and track the progress of the project work, including resources, schedules and budget to make sure the project is running smoothly and efficiently and to support the preparation of status reports.
• Liaise with other project disciplines, sub-consultants, stakeholders and parties where applicable in coordinating technical aspects of the project work.
• Ensure adherence to quality control and quality assurance measures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Represent LEA in project meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of transportation-related proposals and participate in the preparation and presentation of the technical report to the clients.
• Continuously enhance professional skills and knowledge through training, seminars, workshops, and involvement in professional associations to stay updated on industry trends, software, and technology.
• Manage other relevant assignments within the scope of the Transportation practice area.

The qualifications you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or planning, with 3-4 years of experience in Transportation Engineering/Planning.
• Experience as a Project Coordinator in the field of Transportation.
• Registered or working towards professional engineering licensure (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), or a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) with Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPO) or working towards it.
• Applied knowledge of published standards and guidelines from national, provincial, and municipal governments and associations.
• Good knowledge in the use of one or more of the industry-relevant software (AutoCAD/AutoTURN, Civil3D, MicroStation, Inroads, Synchro/SimTraffic, EMME, TORUS, VISSIM, AIMSUN).
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the ability to complete multiple project tasks and meet tight project deadlines when required.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment, working towards common goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability in time management skills, effectively multitask, and capable of handling changing priorities within a demanding deadline-orientated environment.
• Self-motivation to continuously learn while completing assigned work tasks.

The work arrangement:
LEA operates in a hybrid environment to ensure flexibility, safety, and the well-being of everyone.

LEA's Commitment to Inclusive Hiring and Equal Opportunity:
LEA Consulting Ltd. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer, with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) embedded in all strategic planning and operational activities. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

We evaluate all qualified candidates based on their skills and experiences, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

We provide an accessible work environment and accommodate the accessibility needs of candidates. For information or assistance, please contact [e-mail] .

We thank all applicants, and we appreciate your interest, however, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Consider applying again once you see an opportunity that matches your experience and career interests. We encourage you to keep in touch and follow us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and YouTube .

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