In the role of Transportation Engineer, we'll count on you to
Act as a transportation engineer as needed, including preparing road alignments, cross-sections, active transportation design, grading models, drainage designs, storm sewer network layouts, quantity estimates, cost estimates, project documentation, and specifications
Coordinate designs with the rest of the multidisciplinary team including structural, traffic, pavement, environmental, stormwater management, electrical, etc.
Assist the Project manager in the day-to-day coordination of projects
Support engagement externally and negotiation with key project stakeholders and clients
Prepare work plans and schedules in coordination with project managers and other disciplines
Assist in pursuit of opportunities and preparation of proposals (content generation, schedule, and fee estimates)
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation, collaboration, new experiences, opportunities and exceeding client expectations. This position will be mentored by senior engineers, project managers and business leadership to help the candidate better understand industry best practices, trends, standards, and preferences and successful business practices. Our goal is to help our clients achieve high performance in safety, quality, cost efficiency and profitability for their capital projects and on-going operations.
Preferred Qualifications
A Minimum of 7 years’ experience in highway and/or municipal roadway design engineering
Familiarity with road design practices including application of design standards, TAC Geometric Design Guide, various provincial and municipal standards, and preparing contracts (documents and drawings)
Experience engaging and negotiating with external project stakeholders and clients
Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience with municipal and provincial clients in Ontario (MTO, Halton Region, City of Mississauga, City of Brampton, City of Toronto, and York Region)
Experience with Freeway and Interchange Design
Experience with Municipal Design
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
MS Office knowledge
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
- Our Commitment
- As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.
HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.
