Transportation Planning Technician

Golder Associates Ltd.; Colombia; Híbrido; COP 42.000.000 - 82.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Golder Associates Ltd. is seeking a technically skilled GIS/traffic analyst to support mobility studies. You will process large datasets, build movement models, and produce clear visual outputs for reports and client presentations.

The role combines data processing, graphic production, and collaboration with Quebec teams. Proficiency in French is essential; English is a plus. Hybrid collaboration with Canada offices is expected.

Formación

• College diploma or university degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Transportation, Urban Planning, Geography, Geomatics, Urban Design, or related field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in technical support within consulting engineering, transportation, or planning environments.
• Versatile technical resource, comfortable with quantitative data processing and graphic production.
• Strong ability to self-learn software applications; diverse tooling is used.
• Self-motivated, rigorous, and detail-oriented.
• Fluency in French; English is an asset for cross-office communication.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare calculation worksheets in Excel using templates and methodologies.
• Process and present mobility data via graphs and tables (traffic counts, surveys, speed, flow, ridership).
• Structure, validate, and clean datasets before analysis.
• Produce tables and charts for reports and client presentations.
• Prepare calculation files in Synchro, Aimsun, and Vissim with network coding and data import.
• Run vehicle turning simulations with AutoTURN and create supporting figures.
• Perform basic quality control on modeling files and document data sources.
• Create plans, diagrams, and maps illustrating mobility concepts and networks.
• Contribute to standardized templates and ensure visual identity consistency.
• Support proposals and public presentations with visual materials.
• Collaborate with Quebec teams; integrate review feedback from engineers and PMs.
• Suggest workflow and template improvements to increase efficiency.

Conocimientos

French fluency

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Self-learning software

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Data processing

Communication

Educación

Civil Engineering or related field

Herramientas

AutoCAD

AutoTURN

Vissim

QGIS

ArcGIS

Power Query

Python

VBA

Adobe Illustrator

SharePoint

Teams

Descripción del empleo

Key Responsibilities

Calculations and Data Processing

• Prepare calculation worksheets in Excel using the team’s templates and methodologies.
• Process and present large volumes of mobility data in a concise manner through graphs and tables, including traffic counts, origin-destination surveys, speed and flow data, and ridership data.
• Structure, validate, and clean datasets received from clients and data collection firms before analysis.
• Produce tables and charts presenting results for reports and client presentations.

Traffic Simulation and Modeling

• Prepare calculation files in specialized traffic software such as Synchro, Aimsun, and Vissim, including network coding, import of speed and flow data, and traffic signal timing configuration.
• Perform vehicle turning simulations using AutoTURN and prepare supporting figures.
• Conduct consistency checks and basic quality control reviews on modeling files before submission to the responsible engineer.
• Document assumptions, versions, and data sources to ensure analysis traceability.

Graphic and Cartographic Production

• Produce plans and conceptual diagrams representing planning and design concepts.
• Create figures and maps illustrating mobility concepts, including networks, routes, flows, typical sections, service areas, and phasing.
• Contribute to the development of standardized graphic templates (maps, figures, and tables) for reuse in reports.
• Monitor and ensure consistency of the visual identity across all graphic deliverables.
• Support the production of visual materials for proposals and public presentations.
• Participate in project kick-off and progress meetings with Quebec teams.
• Quickly integrate review comments from engineers and project managers.
• Propose improvements to templates, workflows, and graphic libraries to improve production efficiency.

Desired Profile

• College diploma or university degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Transportation, Urban Planning, Geography, Geomatics, Urban Design, or any other relevant field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in technical support within a consulting engineering, transportation, or planning environment. Early-career candidates with strong potential will also be considered.
• Versatile technical resource, comfortable with both quantitative data processing and graphic production.
• Strong ability to self-learn software applications, which is a critical requirement given the diversity of tools used.
• Self-motivated, rigorous, and detail-oriented.
• Fluency in French, both spoken and written, is an essential requirement and a screening criterion. The incumbent collaborates daily with Quebec teams and produces figures, tables, and annotations in French.
• Functional English is an asset for communication with other WSP offices.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and deliver within established deadlines.

Technical Skills

Office Software

• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, charts).
• Microsoft Word.
• Microsoft PowerPoint.

Drafting

• AutoCAD.
• AutoTURN.

Traffic Simulation

• Vissim.
• Knowledge of at least one of these tools is considered a strong asset; internal training will be provided for the others.

Graphic Design

• Adobe Illustrator.

Mapping

• QGIS.
• ArcGIS.
• Microsoft 365 Suite:
  • SharePoint
  • Teams

Additional Assets

• Data processing or automation skills using Power Query, Python, or VBA.
• Comfort with generative AI tools (Microsoft 365 Copilot or equivalent) to accelerate data processing, formatting, creation of initial graphic drafts, and document summarization.
• Ability to critically validate AI-generated content to ensure calculation and data accuracy, technical consistency, and compliance with WSP visual identity standards.
• Compliance with WSP internal guidelines regarding responsible AI use and client data confidentiality.

Success Indicators

• Volume of technical hours transferred from Quebec engineers to the GCC.
• Accuracy and completeness of calculation worksheets and simulation files, with minimal rework.
• Quality and consistency of graphic deliverables according to WSP visual standards.
• On-time delivery of project deliverables, proposals, and client presentations.
• Progressive expansion of autonomy in the use of simulation tools.

Special Conditions

• Work schedule aligned with the Eastern Time Zone (Montreal).
• Peak workload periods during deliverable submissions or proposal deadlines may require flexibility.
• Daily remote collaboration with teams in Montreal and other Quebec offices.
• Access to specialized traffic software licenses and internal training on the methods used by the Quebec Mobility team.