Senior Transportation Engineer

Kimley-Horn; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP & DPSP program

Healthcare benefits

Time off & flexibility

Professional development

Parental leave top-up

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Engineer to join our Toronto office, focusing on public sector roadway and corridor projects. This leadership role offers opportunities to shape safe, sustainable transportation networks and collaborate with public agencies.

You will lead corridor design, oversee multidisciplinary teams, and work with municipalities to advance complex infrastructure from planning to implementation, while growing Kimley-Horn's presence in the GTA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, transportation focus preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in roadway design and corridor delivery with public sector focus.
• Experience delivering municipal/provincial projects in Ontario.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal and regional roadway corridor projects from planning through detailed design.
• Coordinate corridor studies, environmental coordination, and implementation strategies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality control across the team.
• Engage with municipal and public sector clients through meetings and reviews.
• Support business development and client relations in the public sector.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license (PEO)

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experiencedSenior Transportation Engineerto join our growingToronto office, with a focus onpublic sector roadway and corridor projects. This is a leadership opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives on delivering complex municipal infrastructure, advancing corridor design solutions, and partnering with public agencies to shape safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation networks.

At Kimley-Horn, we empower our teams with a culture ofownership, collaboration, and long-term growth, giving you the platform to lead meaningful infrastructure projects while building strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

Lead the infrastructure that moves the GTA

Public Sector Corridor & Roadway Leadership

• Lead the delivery ofmunicipal and regional roadway corridor projects, including:
• Complete streets and urban corridor redesigns
• Road widening, reconstruction, and rehabilitation projects
• Intersection improvements and safety upgrades
• Guide projects fromfunctional planning through detailed design, including corridor studies, environmental coordination, and implementation strategies
• Develop innovative, context-sensitive solutions balancingmobility, safety, transit, and active transportation needs

Design & Technical Oversight

• Oversee preparation and review of:
• Corridor plans, geometric design, and cross-sections
• Intersection design and access management strategies
• Design reports, technical memoranda, and construction packages
• Ensure compliance withOntario standards and guidelines, including:
• Municipal and regional design criteria (City of Toronto, GTA regions)
• MTO standards and applicable provincial guidance
• Coordinate across disciplines (drainage, utilities, signals, streetscape, structures interface)

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor tomunicipal and public sector clients, including cities, regions, and agencies
• Lead and participate inclient meetings, technical reviews, and stakeholder consultations
• Support collaboration with approval bodies and agencies to advance projects efficiently

Project & Team Leadership

• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Providetechnical leadership and mentorshipto junior and intermediate staff
• Contribute to internal quality control and elevate delivery standards across the team

Business Development & Practice Growth

• Supportpursuits, proposals, and client development effortswithin the public sector market
• Help grow Kimley-Horn’stransportation engineering presence in Toronto and across the GTA
• Strengthen long-term relationships with municipal clients and partners

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree inCivil Engineering(transportation focus preferred)
• 10+ years of experiencein roadway design and corridor delivery, with a strongpublic sector focus
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects formunicipal and/or provincial clients in Ontario
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex infrastructure projects
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
• Experience withcomplete streets, multimodal corridor planning, and urban roadway design
• Familiarity with GTA municipal processes and standards
• Experience supporting or leading projects throughenvironmental assessment (EA) processes
• Proficiency with roadway design tools and CAD-based production workflows

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it - that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Financial Wellness: Access to a combined RRSP and DPSP retirement program with employer contributions and performance-based bonuses
• Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive extended healthcare coverage including dental, vision, and a Healthcare Spending Account (HCSA)
• Time Off & Flexibility: Vacation time and flexible work scheduling
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Parental leave top-up program, family-building benefits, and childcare support resources