Rural Transportation Engineer

Al-Terra Engineering Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Rural Transportation Engineer or Engineer-in-Training in Edmonton. The role involves managing diverse projects, preparing engineering designs, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure project success. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering and relevant experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote working options

Employee satisfaction prioritized

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in transportation engineering.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a P.Eng. with APEGA.
• Experience with roadway design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver projects through various phases.
• Prepare designs, documents, and cost estimates for transportation projects.
• Liaise with clients and project team members on project details.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft 365

Civil 3D

Synchro

Job description

Edmonton, Alberta

Job Description

We are actively seeking a Rural Transportation Engineer or Engineer-in-Training, with skills in project management who is looking for an opportunity to expand their experience and responsibility combined with exposure to a wide variety of transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver projects through pursuit, planning, design, and construction phases.
• Prepare designs, design drawings, contract documents, engineering specifications and cost estimates for integrated municipal roadway, transit facilities and active transportation facilities projects.
• Coordinate and facilitate construction activities, QA/QC testing and reporting, construction layout, quantity tracking, contractor management, regulatory compliance, and as-built information.
• Prepare correspondence, proposals, engineering reports, specifications, and meeting minutes.
• Assist and lead the development and management of budgets and schedules.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of sub-consultants including land acquisition, structural, electrical and environmental.
• Liaise with clients, project team members, other stakeholders, and the public regarding projects.
• Communicate and work in an integrated team environment to ensure project schedules, budgets, technical standards, and quality control standards are achieved and maintained.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in transportation engineering.
• Must be registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA.
• Experience with roadway design and construction (alignments, geometrics, staging, utilities, roadside safety, quantity calculations, contract documents and constructability).

Qualifications

• Excellent technical, analytical, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to achieving deadlines, excellence, and high-quality work with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills to balance the delivery of multiple projects.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft 365, Civil 3D (asset), and Synchro (asset).
• Applied knowledge of published standards and guidelines from national, provincial, and municipal governments and associations.

Working Conditions

• Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Our team works primarily full-time from our office. However, we prioritize employee satisfaction and work-life balance. When possible, we can offer remote working options and flexible hours. These options are subject to workload, departmental needs, and their impact on the team.
• Occasional travel and overtime, including weekends, may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to navigate uneven landscapes
• Work at a desk for extended periods of time