Transportation Engineer - Intermediate

Arcadis; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an Intermediate Transportation Design Engineer for its Ottawa office. The ideal candidate will lead transportation infrastructure projects, from highway design to active transportation facilities, employing software tools like AutoCAD and Civil 3D. A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering and a P.Eng. license are required, alongside 3-6 years of relevant experience. This role involves mentoring junior staff and ensuring design compliance with Ontario standards, contributing to meaningful transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in transportation design including municipal roads, highways, and active transportation infrastructure.
• Understanding of TAC Geometric Design Guide and Ontario Traffic Manuals.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver design phases for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review design documents and specifications.
• Coordinate utility, drainage, and grading designs.
• Mentor junior staff and shape technical best practices.

Skills

Technical expertise in roadway and transit corridor design

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple design tasks

Proficient in MicroStation

Proficient in OpenRoads

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in Civil 3D

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Synchro

AutoTurn

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

We are seeking an Intermediate Transportation Design Engineer to join our dynamic Ottawa Office. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise in roadway and transit corridor design, excellent communication, and proven experience delivering preliminary and detailed engineering projects. This position is primarily focused on the design, development, and delivery of transportation infrastructure, working closely with multi‑disciplinary teams to create innovative, sustainable mobility solutions.

Candidates who may not fit every requirement but demonstrate strong potential, initiative, and willingness to grow are encouraged to apply.

Role accountabilities

In this role, you will lead and deliver the functional, preliminary, and detailed design phases for a diverse and impactful range of transportation infrastructure projects, from municipal roads and highways to LRT/BRT corridors and active transportation facilities. You’ll shape the places people move through every day, applying creative engineering solutions and modern design tools such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D to turn concepts into buildable realities.

You will prepare and review design documents, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for roadways, intersections, and transit facilities, while using road safety and traffic operations analyses to make informed, user‑focused design decisions. Collaborating closely with other engineering disciplines, you’ll coordinate utility, drainage, and grading designs to deliver cohesive, optimized outcomes that meet project goals and community needs. Your work will adhere to the highest standards and guidelines (TAC, Ontario Traffic Manuals, MTO, City of Ottawa requirements), giving you the satisfaction of producing compliant, resilient infrastructure.

You will play a hands‑on role in the full project lifecycle: supporting tender package preparation, responding to contractor inquiries during construction, and performing rigorous quality checks to ensure technical accuracy and completeness prior to submittal. You’ll prepare technical reports, present design solutions, and independently lead small projects or tasks, gaining visibility and ownership over meaningful project elements that advance your professional impact.

Beyond technical delivery, you will mentor junior staff and shape the team’s technical best practices, helping to grow the next generation of designers. You’ll maintain strong client relationships, participate in design meetings, and deliver engaging technical presentations, all within a collaborative environment where innovative thinking and practical problem‑solving are valued. This role offers the chance to influence real‑world transportation systems and build a portfolio of projects that improve mobility and community connectivity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with PEO or eligible to obtain P.Eng. within 12 months
• 3-6 years of direct experience in transportation design including municipal roads, highways, LRT/BRT, intersection improvements, and active transportation infrastructure; roundabout and protected intersection design experience considered an asset
• Proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
• Working knowledge of specialized software such as Synchro and AutoTurn to support design tasks
• Strong understanding of relevant technical standards including TAC Geometric Design Guide, Ontario Traffic Manuals, City of Ottawa design standards and policies, and the Ontario Highway Traffic Act
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple design tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $76,000 – $114,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.