Transportation Engineer

Dillon Consulting Limited; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share purchase plan

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible work hours and hybrid working options

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading Canadian consulting firm is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner/Engineer in Kitchener to manage multi-modal transportation projects, direct environmental assessments, and drive business development in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in a consulting context and strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive compensation package and flexible work hours.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience, preferably in the consulting industry.
• Proven leadership, people management, and business development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams in delivery of multi-modal transportation projects.
• Direct and oversee Municipal Class Environmental Assessment studies.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities in the GTHA.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication skills

Business Development

Education

Degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or urban planning

Job description

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Your Opportunity

Dillon's Integrated Mobility Discipline is looking for a Senior Transportation Planner/Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team of Transportation Engineering and Planning professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

At Dillon, we operate as one team. The successful candidate can be based at any one of our following offices: Toronto, North York, Hamilton, Oakville, Vaughan, Guelph or Kitchener. We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Design
  • Lead and manage project teams in delivery of multi‑modal transportation projects, including functional and preliminary design studies for roadway and rapid transit corridors.
  • Direct and oversee Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) studies for complex urban infrastructure projects.
  • Liaise with multidisciplinary project teams (including transportation, municipal and structural engineers, transportation systems planners, planners, environmental scientists and technical support staff).
  • Manage and deliver stakeholder consultation programs and municipal council and agency presentations.
• Business Development
  • Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities to grow the Integrated Mobility Discipline in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA).
  • Provide leadership in the maintenance and expansion of existing client relationships in the GTHA, including preparing proposals and statements of qualification.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to build a market and enhance Dillon’s presence in the region.
  • Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request.
• Learning & Development
  • Commit to self‑development and ongoing learning and professional development.
  • Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.
  • Contribute to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Qualifications

• A degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or urban planning.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience, preferably in the consulting industry.
• Proven leadership, people management, and business development capabilities.

Experience

• Proven experience leading Municipal Class Environmental Assessments, and functional/preliminary design studies for multi‑modal roadway and rapid transit corridors.
• Demonstrated abilities in the leadership of large, multi‑disciplinary projects and teams, with a minimum of six years in a project management capacity.
• Exceptional abilities in project management, including budget, schedule, and quality control.
• Proven skills in public and agency consultation for complex urban projects.
• In‑depth understanding of the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) transportation market and established client relationships.
• A track record of successful business development, including proposal leadership and a desire to build a market presence.
• Strong people management and mentorship skills.
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills are essential.

Why Choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

Benefits include:

• Employee share purchase plan – Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions.
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Innovation focus – we encourage reflection, questioning and forward‑looking solutions.
• Employee and Family Assistance program with EFAP tools and resources.
• Goodlife Fitness corporate membership and wellness subsidy.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee‑owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences. Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know – we would love to hear from you!

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