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Senior Transportation Engineer


Company : Hays


Location : Edmonton, Alberta


Created : 2026-03-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Your new company A longestablished engineering and design firm that supports municipalities, government agencies, and private developers with services spanning civil engineering, landscape architecture, and geomatics. They focus on building safe, futureready communities and take pride in a peoplefirst culture that emphasizes growth, collaboration, and meaningful community impact. Your new role Lead multidisciplinary transportation programs and major projects, overseeing planning, analysis, and design for roadways, intersections, traffic controls, active transportation, transit, parking, and both functional and detailed design work. Prepare and review transportation engineering reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates while applying solid engineering judgment to create practical, innovative solutions that meet municipal, provincial, and national standards. Serve as Project Manager, Technical Lead, or Subject Matter Expert, ensuring projects stay on schedule and on budget while coordinating with internal teams in civil engineering, land development, geomatics, and landscape architecture. Manage subconsultants, support public engagement, maintain strong relationships with municipal and government clients, and lead proposal pursuits including scope development, scheduling, fee estimation, and broader business development efforts. Represent the firm in meetings with clients, regulators, and other stakeholders while mentoring junior staff, supporting their technical development, and contributing to a collaborative, highperforming team environment. Guide quality control processes, participate in technical reviews, help refine internal tools and best practices, and support the companys market presence through industry involvement and brandbuilding activities. What youll need to succeed Hold a Bachelors degree in Engineering, possess a P.Eng., and be a member in good standing with APEGA or eligible for registration. Bring at least 12 years of transportation engineering experience in a consulting environment, supported by strong technical skills in transportation planning and design, urban design analysis, operational analysis, and relevant standards. Demonstrate proficiency with key tools such as Synchro, SIDRA, VISSIM, HCS, AutoTURN, and preferably AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Have solid project management capabilities, including experience leading engineering teams, using PM software, coordinating multiple projects, and managing schedules and deliverables. Communicate effectively through clear writing, confident verbal communication, and strong clientfacing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly. Meet required practical criteria, including a valid drivers license, ability to travel, ability to pass a background check, and proven experience contributing to proposal development. What youll get in return Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental, along with professional development and mentorship opportunities. Youll join a collaborative team that genuinely invests in its people, offering a supportive work environment where growth, motivation, and longterm career development are part of the culture. What you need to do now If youre interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isnt quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please reach out for a confidential discussion on your career.