Senior Transportation Engineer

Parsons Oman; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering firm is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Engineer in Ottawa to lead and manage planning, design, and execution of transportation infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, significant experience in engineering practices, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. This role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work on impactful projects.

Benefits

Health, vision, dental, and employer-paid premiums

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Tax-Free Savings Account

Life insurance

Paid time off and sick leave

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of related work experience preferred.
• Broad technical and business background required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of planning and design projects.
• Prepare project planning, design schedules, and budgets.
• Evaluate alternative planning and engineering solutions.
• Manage or coordinate construction implementation projects.

Skills

Management experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work with diverse stakeholders

Comprehensive knowledge of industry practices

Familiarity with current project management approaches

Proficiency in English

Education

4-year degree in Civil Engineering

Professional registration as an Engineer in Ontario

Job description

Job Description

At Parsons, we empower you to thrive and be yourself while working on high‑impact transportation infrastructure projects. If you want to elevate your engineering skills to solve challenging, large‑scale projects that shape urban communities, join us as a Senior Transportation Project Engineer.

The successful candidate will provide expertise on design, planning, functional, preliminary, and detailed engineering for transportation infrastructure, and support construction services. Projects may involve complete streets, arterial roads, highways, pathways, cycling facilities, railways, rapid transit, and other transportation systems across municipal, provincial, federal, or private sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Stay informed of trends in transportation infrastructure and identify new consulting opportunities.
• Lead the management of planning and design projects or portions of projects.
• Assist in developing consulting team proposals and lead transportation‑design proposals.
• Prepare project planning, design schedules, and budgets.
• Conduct studies of existing infrastructure or site conditions.
• Lead the completion of transportation plans and studies.
• Evaluate alternative planning and engineering solutions to infrastructure challenges.
• Recommend preferred plans and designs and provide technical rationales.
• Prepare functional, preliminary, and detailed designs and construction cost estimates.
• Manage or coordinate construction implementation projects and contract administration.
• Provide engineering services during construction.
• Coordinate work of other disciplines and partner firms within the Parsons team environment.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, leading or assisting in design process implementation.
• Monitor the financial performance of assignments.

Preferred Education / Experience

• 4‑year degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (required).
• 8–15 years of related work experience (preferred).
• Broad technical and business background.
• Professional registration as an Engineer in Ontario (required).

Key Competencies & Skills

• Management experience with proven ability to lead projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry practices, guidelines, and regulations.
• Familiarity with current project management approaches.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written).

About the Team

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team, which designs and delivers the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities worldwide.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and employer‑paid provincial care premiums.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP).
• Tax‑Free Savings Account (TFSA) and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and all provincial holidays off.
• Gym membership discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. We employ representation at all job levels for Indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

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