Senior Project Engineer – Transportation

GHD; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer specializing in Transportation to enhance their operations in Canada. This role involves overseeing complex transportation projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards and guidelines. Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in transportation engineering, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality results on large-scale infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in design and engineering of transportation infrastructure projects.
• Ontario P.Eng designation required.
• Experience with 3D modelling of corridors.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing transportation engineering design for roadway projects.
• Mentoring and supervising junior engineers.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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We’re looking for a SeniorProject Engineer - Transportation to join our growing Canadian Operations. To be successful, you must have a minimum of 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering, design and design coordination on large scale transportation projects including highways, roads, transit, and multi-modal infrastructure (LRT/BRT). The Senior Project Engineer will cooperate and work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, regional team leads across Ontario, Canada, North America and GHD’s global network.

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Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Leading and developing transportation engineering design for roadway, highway and freeway projects, and/or multi-modal corridors including median LRT/BRT
• Coordinating the preparation of civil deliverables, drawings and details from conception to final design in a 3D modelling environment such as Civil 3D, according to established standards and procedures for a wide variety of projects.
• Being able to lead a small team of engineers and/or designers to drive design phases and implement design standards on transportation infrastructure projects of high complexity.
• Mentoring and supervising junior and developing EIT’s and Technicians, fostering a team approach
• Reviewing and overseeing the preparation of models and drawings and working together with other Engineers and Designers to develop detailed drawings, quantities and various supporting documents including technical memos, specifications, contract documents etc. completing assignments with minimal guidance
• Collaborating with other engineering disciplines and design staff in the production of high-quality project deliverables
• Communicating with other discipline leads, designers, and project team members on a regular basis to ensure effective and timely flow of project information to meet scheduled deadlines. Ensuring that project design solutions are delivered to the highest standards and meet program and budgetary constraints
• Maintaining contact with sub-consultants, municipalities, utility companies and clients
• Overseeing the preparation of reports, and contract documents for review agencies, clients, and the public
• Working in various procurement environments such as Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects
• Adhering to GHD BIM and Quality standards and procedures and implementing compliance on project level
• Participating, when required, in advancement of GHD Standard Civil/Transportation Details including the promotion of changes and updates to tools and methods, assisting with training development and lessons learned exercises.
• Various opportunities for career development in either a design lead, design management, or project management role as well as potential future opportunities for direct supervision of staff
  
  

What you will bring to the team:

• Post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years’ experience in design and engineering of transportation infrastructure projects
• Ontario P.Eng designation required (or eligible) (Mandatory)
• Positive attitude, good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven record of successful delivery of Transportation Engineering projects
• Strong familiarity with road and highway design philosophies and geometric design principles (i.e. TAC Geometric Guidelines), Ontario design standards (i.e. OPSS), roadside safety design, and client specific standards and requirements (eg. MTO)
• Experience with 3D modelling of corridors using software such as Civil 3D or OpenRoads/InRoads (Preferred)
• Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Microstation
• Superior attention to detail, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Performs complex design tasks on projects with understanding of multidisciplinary environment by collaborating with team members from other disciplines for necessary inputs
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Good understanding of level of effort required to complete the work to assist with project resourcing/timelines
• Competency/expertise in BIM Collaboration tools e.g. (ProjectWise, BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud) (Preferred but not required).
• Strong communication skills for team-based working environment.
• Ability to work in multiple parallel projects and within a team environment.
• Ability to work under and meet tight deadlines
  
  

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Environmental Services

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