Senior Transportation Engineer

Egis; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Egis Canada in Edmonton is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects. You will work within a multidisciplinary team across roadway engineering, traffic studies, and transportation planning.

The role requires a Canadian P.Eng., a Bachelor's in civil engineering, and at least 10 years of consulting experience delivering Alberta Transportation and municipal projects. Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering required.
• P.Eng. designation in Canada required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive consulting experience.
• Experience delivering transportation projects for Alberta Transportation or municipal clients.
• Knowledge of Alberta Transportation design guidelines and construction specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation projects through planning, design, delivery, and project closeout.
• Prepare and review roadway design packages per standards.
• Develop traffic impact studies and planning documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Develop detailed drawings, plans and specs using design software.
• Conduct field investigations and data collection for project development.
• Prepare technical reports, cost estimates and project records.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, guidelines, construction specs and quality requirements.
• Participate in client meetings and stakeholder coordination.
• Monitor industry developments and transportation technologies.
• Support business development through proposals and technical submissions.

Skills

Project leadership

Engineering analysis

Client engagement

English communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

About Us

Join Egis, where your ambition meets unparalleled growth opportunities. As we continue to expand within Canada, we're looking for talented professionals like you to be a part of our innovative team. Imagine working alongside over 1,000 top-tier engineers, architects, and planners, all dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and development.

At Egis, your skills and aspirations will find the perfect environment to thrive. Elevate your career with us and be a driving force in our exciting journey.

About the Role

Senior Transportation Engineer is responsible for leading the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. This position operates within a multidisciplinary engineering environment and provides technical leadership across roadway engineering, traffic studies, transportation planning, field investigations, and client engagement activities.

The role supports projects through multiple delivery phases, including preliminary design, detailed engineering, technical review, construction support, and stakeholder coordination. Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, technical reporting, cost estimating, design review, and coordination with municipal and provincial transportation authorities.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of consulting experience delivering transportation projects for Alberta Transportation and municipal clients, strong knowledge of applicable design standards and construction specifications, and demonstrated capability leading project teams while mentoring junior engineering professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transportation engineering projects through planning, design, delivery, and project closeout.
• Perform and review roadway design packages in accordance with applicable transportation engineering standards.
• Prepare and review traffic impact studies and transportation planning documentation.
• Coordinate project delivery with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated engineering solutions.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings, plans, and specifications using engineering design software.
• Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and data collection activities to support project development.
• Prepare technical reports, cost estimates, design documentation, and project records.
• Provide technical mentorship and engineering guidance to junior team members.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, design guidelines, construction specifications, and quality requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, and stakeholder coordination activities.
• Monitor industry developments, engineering practices, and transportation technologies.
• Support business development through proposal writing, technical submissions, and professional networking.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements and workplace safety procedures.
• Participate in mandatory safety training and related compliance initiatives.

What do we need from you

Required

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive consulting experience delivering transportation engineering projects.
• Experience completing projects for Alberta Transportation and/or municipal clients.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Alberta Transportation design guidelines and construction specifications.
• Ability to interpret survey plans, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong field negotiation, technical problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a project environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including occasional evening and weekend commitments.
• Valid driver's license.
• Access to a registered and insured vehicle.
• Ability to provide a three-year driver abstract with two or fewer minor incidents and no major incidents.

Assets

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Additional experience supporting transportation infrastructure projects through construction-stage activities.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineering staff.
• Demonstrated proposal development and business development experience.

What's in it for you?

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.

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.