Senior Transportation Engineer

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 133,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Kelowna is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to support the planning and development of transportation systems. You will optimize traffic signals and develop management strategies while collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have urban transportation experience and innovative ideas. This position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Earned day off program

Paid vacation

Excellent pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in optimizing traffic signals and pedestrian crossings.
• Ability to develop traffic management strategies.
• Proficient in analyzing traffic data.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and operate traffic signals, crossings, and access controls.
• Develop and implement traffic management strategies.
• Provide technical expertise on traffic engineering issues.

Skills

Urban transportation experience

Innovative ideas

Team collaboration

Job description

Senior Transportation Engineer

The City of Kelowna is a vibrant and rapidly growing community of 160,000 residents. Located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, it is known for its natural beauty, thriving economy, and high quality of life. Kelowna is a leader in innovation and is committed to creating a safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation network that meets the needs of all residents and visitors. Located within the Integrated Transportation Team, this position will support the planning and development of the City’s transportation systems including major roads, neighbourhood streets, transit and active transportation.

With rapid growth, the City is improving and upgrading its transportation networks to maintain mobility, reduce environmental and safety impacts, and align with community housing, climate and livability targets. As we grow, transportation challenges are becoming more complex, with projects often having diverse objectives, significant constraints, and multiple stakeholders. Successful candidates bring urban transportation experience, innovative ideas, work well within a team, and are excited to grow.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and operate traffic signals, pedestrian crossings, roundabouts and other intersection access controls
• Develop and implement traffic management strategies to improve safety and performance
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on traffic engineering issues
• Review traffic impact assessments for new developments and infrastructure projects
• Analyze traffic data and trends to support recommendations and improvements
• Develop capital projects and collaborate with internal, external agency, and community stakeholders
• Leverage emerging transportation technologies and prepare clear and concise reports, presentations, and communication materials for diverse audiences including Council

Qualifications and Expectations

Grow your career in an organization that supports work-life balance and professional development. This exempt position offers a salary range of $133,000 to $155,000, employer-paid comprehensive benefits, an earned day off program, paid vacation, and one of Canada’s top pension plans.

The City of Kelowna is committed to a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feel a sense of belonging.

How to Apply

For further information or to apply, please check our website at www.kelowna.ca/careers

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the closing date are thanked for their interest