Senior Transportation Engineer

WSP in Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada seeks a Senior Transportation Engineer to manage municipal infrastructure projects in the Greater Toronto Area. The role emphasizes collaboration and innovative solutions, requiring extensive experience and technical expertise in civil engineering.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Virtual healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in municipal infrastructure engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PEO) license or eligibility for licensure in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee municipal road projects ensuring timely delivery.
• Provide technical guidance in the design and implementation of municipal infrastructure.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

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Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Senior Transportation Engineer will lead and manage municipal infrastructure projects within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), with a strong emphasis on projects involving the City of Toronto. This role requires technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here:

• Manage and oversee municipal road projects, including roadworks, water, wastewater, stormwater, and coordination with utility companies, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise in the design and implementation of municipal infrastructure systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients, including the City of Toronto, acting as a trusted advisor and addressing their needs effectively.
• Ensure all projects comply with local, provincial, and federal regulations and standards.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental, geotechnical, and transportation specialists, to deliver integrated solutions.
• Prepare and review detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation and client presentations.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. A Master's degree is an asset.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in municipal infrastructure engineering, with a focus on the GTA and the City of Toronto.
• Professional Engineer (PEO) license or eligibility for licensure in Ontario.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Inroads, Microstation).
• In-depth knowledge of municipal road corridor design including infrastructure systems and best practices.
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with engineering and design software, including AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information to clients and stakeholders.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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