Transportation Planning Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

RRSP matching

Performance bonus

Relocation assistance

Maternity/Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

McElhanney in Kamloops seeks a Transportation Planning Engineer with 5+ years of experience in transportation planning and modelling. You will work with municipal clients, lead analyses, and mentor junior engineers to deliver sustainable mobility solutions.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality planning studies, modelling using Synchro, VISSIM, EMME, and related tools, and developing client relationships for ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in transportation planning and traffic modelling.
• Experience with municipal clients and multi-disciplinary teams is essential.
• Proficiency in multiple planning tools listed above is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support transportation planning projects for clients.
• Perform advanced traffic modelling and simulations.
• Develop transportation impact studies and corridor analyses.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Transportation planning

Traffic modelling

Client relations

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. designation (BC eligibility)

Tools

Synchro

HCS

SIDRA

VISSIM

EMME

VISUM

Job description

About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee‑owned and operated firm, with over 1,500 staff members in 31 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

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.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.

Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.