Senior Transportation Designer

Poutrix; Toronto; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Poutrix is seeking a Senior Roadway Designer in Toronto, Ontario, specializing in roadway and geometric design for municipal projects. Candidates should have 8+ years of experience, proficiency in relevant design tools like MicroStation and AutoCAD, and the ability to manage projects from feasibility to construction.

This role involves leading design efforts, collaborating with teams, and ensuring technical accuracy. Salary range is CAD 116,000 - 139,000.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in designing municipal and highway roadway infrastructure.
• Proficiency in traffic assessment software like Synchro and AutoTurn.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Traffic Manuals and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and design efforts in geometric roadway design.
• Develop roadway alignments and corridor layouts.
• Design intersection and roundabout concepts.
• Review and supervise junior team members' work for accuracy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop design packages.

Skills

Geometric roadway design

Active transportation integration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Open Roads Design

Job description

Senior Roadway Designer

We are currently hiring a Senior Roadway Designer with advanced roadway and geometric design experience in projects related to municipal roadway, MTO highway and transit within the Greater Toronto Area.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with analysis and design efforts in geometric roadway design and related transportation engineering from feasibility to IFC.
• Develop urban and rural roadway alignments (horizontal/vertical), cross sections, and corridor layouts.
• Design intersection and roundabout concepts and details, including sight distance, channelization, auxiliary lanes, and access management.
• Integrate active transportation facilities (cycling and pedestrian) within new and retrofit corridors.
• Review and supervise the work of junior team members and project documents prior to submittal, ensuring technical accuracy.
• Assist with transportation group project management and contribute to team culture and environment.
• Collaborate with other engineering groups/disciplines and technical specialists to develop full design packages, client communications, and presentations.
• Manage concurrent priorities with strong organizational, analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, demonstrating commitment to excellence and high‑quality work with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Work independently and in diverse project teams and client settings.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in Civil or Transportation Engineering. Registration as P.Eng or C.E.T is an asset.
• 8+ years of related experience designing municipal and highway roadway infrastructure at increasing levels of responsibility, preferably with Ontario Municipal Road authorities.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Open Roads Design.
• Knowledge of specialized traffic assessment software (Synchro, AutoTurn, etc.).
• Experience interpreting legislation and technical documentation, including the ITE Trip Generation Manual, TAC Geometric Design Guide, the Ontario Traffic Manuals, and the Ontario Highway Traffic Act.

Salary range: $116,000 - $139,000.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.