traffic engineer

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid comprehensive benefits

Earned day off program

Paid vacation

Top pension plan in Canada

Job summary

City of Kelowna is seeking a Traffic Operations Engineer to support the daily operation of the transportation network, including traffic management, road use permitting, and signal operations.

The ideal candidate will hold a Civil Engineering degree with a P.Eng. designation (or ALP Eng with experience) and experience with Synchro and data analysis. This exempt role offers a salary range of CAD 106,000 to CAD 123,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• P.Eng. designation with Engineers and Geoscientists BC or other Canadian jurisdiction; ALP Eng considered.
• Experience in municipal or consulting environments is preferred.
• Experience with Synchro and traffic data analysis is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of the transportation network including traffic management, road use permitting, and traffic signal operations.
• Review and support internal teams with Traffic Management Plans, signage and pavement marking warrants and designs.
• Provide technical review services for traffic operations and related matters to ensure safe, efficient movement across Kelowna’s network.

Skills

Traffic management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. designation

Tools

Synchro

Job description

Traffic Operations Engineer Move Kelowna forward.

Safely, efficiently and reliably.

The City of Kelowna is a vibrant and rapidly growing community of 165,000 residents. Located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is known for its exceptional quality of life, thriving economy and commitment to innovation. As the city continues to grow, maintaining a safe, efficient and reliable transportation network has never been more important.

As the Traffic Operations Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the transportation network through traffic management, road use permitting, traffic signal operations and technical review services. Reporting to the Traffic Operations Manager, you will review and support internal teams with complex Traffic Management Plans, signage and pavement marking warrants and designs, traffic operations technical reviews and other operational traffic matters to support safe, efficient and reliable movement across Kelowna’s transportation network.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with related consulting or municipal experience. A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with Engineers and Geoscientists BC, or another Canadian jurisdiction, is required; however, an A.L.P. Eng. with significant relevant experience may be considered. Experience with Synchro, traffic data analysis and interpretation would be an asset.

Help create Kelowna as a City of the Future. Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly and lead responsibly. Live, work and play in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelowna boasts miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighbourhoods, and a world-renowned College and University. You’re only a quick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport. Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance and career and professional development.

This exempt position offers a salary range of $106,000 to $123,000.

• employer-paid?comprehensive benefits
• an earned day off program
• paid vacation
• one of Canada’s top pension plans

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Open until filled.