Transportation Planning Engineer

McElhanney Ltd.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

Healthcare spending account

RRSP matching

Maternity & parental leave

Performance bonus plan

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

McElhanney Ltd. is seeking a Transportation Planning Engineer in Kamloops with 5+ years of direct experience in transportation planning and traffic modelling. You will collaborate with municipal clients, mentor junior staff, and contribute to sustainable mobility solutions for growing communities.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality planning projects, advanced modelling using industry tools, and mentoring team members within a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• P.Eng. designation in good standing or eligibility for registration.
• Min 5 years of transportation planning and traffic modelling experience.
• Experience working with municipal clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with multiple transport planning and modelling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support transportation planning projects for clients, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Perform advanced traffic modelling and simulation using Synchro, VISSIM, EMME or similar.
• Develop and review transportation impact studies, corridor analyses, and multimodal planning reports.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret traffic and travel demand data to inform recommendations.
• Coordinate with clients, present findings, and guide decision-making.
• Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and visualizations for meetings.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and planners.
• Contribute to congestion management, safety improvements, and sustainable mobility initiatives.

Skills

Traffic modelling

Municipal clients

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. designation

Tools

Synchro

VISSIM

EMME

HCS

SIDRA

VISUM

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Transportation Planning Engineer to join our team in Kamloops. This role is designed for professionals with 5+ years of direct experience in transportation planning and modelling, particularly working with local municipal clients and applying advanced transportation analysis techniques.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering transportation planning projects, developing strong client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to innovative, sustainable, and efficient transportation solutions that support community growth and mobility needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and support transportation planning projects for clients, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Perform advanced traffic modelling and simulation using industry-standard software such as Synchro, VISSIM, EMME, or similar.
• Develop and review transportation impact studies, corridor analyses, and multimodal planning reports.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret traffic and travel demand data to inform project recommendations.
• Coordinate directly with clients, presenting findings and guiding decision-making processes.
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, presentations, and visualizations for client meetings and public consultations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, planners, and technical staff.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives such as congestion management, safety improvements, and sustainable mobility planning.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing, or eligibility for registration in British Columbia.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation planning and traffic modelling.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with municipal clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency with multiple transportation planning and traffic modelling software such as Synchro, HCS, SIDRA, VISSIM, EMME, VISUM, or similar platforms is required.
• Experience managing tasks independently and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring junior staff is considered an asset.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave.
• Competitive salary and participation in our Performance Bonus Plan.
• Financial assistance with relocation if applicable.
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all.
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone.
• Challenging and rewarding projects that make a meaningful impact on local communities.