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Parsons

Digital infrastructure and security solutions provider

Highway Design Engineer

Transportation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$67.9k - $117.9kHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with experience in transportation or highway engineering is required.
  • Professional Engineer designation and registration with Professional Engineers Ontario as a P.Eng. are required.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in highway or transportation engineering is required.
  • Demonstrated experience with MTO planning, preliminary design, and/or detailed design projects is required.
  • A solid understanding of MTO design guidelines, standards, specifications, and approval processes is required.
  • Experience with highway geometric design, grading, drainage, utilities, contract documentation, and construction staging is required.
  • Proficiency with OpenRoads, MicroStation, and AutoCAD, and the ability to review and coordinate digital design models and technical deliverables, is required.
  • Experience preparing design drawings, technical reports, quantities, cost estimates, and tender documents is required.
  • The ability to work simultaneously on different deliverables and meet project schedules and budgets is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required.
  • The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project managers and multidisciplinary teams is required.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out or lead highway engineering activities for MTO and other transportation projects.
  • Prepare and support functional studies, preliminary designs, detailed designs, rehabilitation projects, and highway improvement assignments.
  • Contribute to the design of highway widenings, freeway expansions, interchanges, ramps, urban roads, and related transportation infrastructure.
  • Perform or coordinate roadway geometric design, grading, drainage, storm sewer, road safety, pavement marking, and signage design.
  • Develop roadway models, design drawings, technical specifications, quantities, and construction cost estimates.
  • Support the preparation of tender packages, contract documents, technical reports, and design submissions.
  • Coordinate with internal disciplines, utility companies, regulatory agencies, municipalities, contractors, and other external stakeholders.
  • Assist with utility investigations, field reviews, construction staging, traffic control, and construction support activities.
  • Apply MTO design guidelines, standards, specifications, and policies to project deliverables.
  • Support the preparation of project schedules, work plans, budgets, resource requirements, and risk registers.
  • Identify design issues and assist in developing practical, cost-effective solutions.
  • Review drawings, calculations, reports, and other technical deliverables for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
  • Participate in client meetings and support communication with MTO and other transportation clients.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, designers, and technical staff.
  • Contribute to proposals, work plans, methodologies, fee estimates, and other business development activities as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with other transportation agencies, municipalities, or public-sector clients is considered an asset.

About the Company

Parsons

Digital infrastructure and security solutions provider

Parsons provides digitally enabled solutions in national security, defense, and global infrastructure. Its work spans government and commercial clients, offering services in systems and software engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and security, along with large-scale infrastructure projects and advanced technology implementations. The company helps clients by delivering long-term, contract-based engagements that include AI readiness, data preparation for AI applications, and secure, reliable systems. A key differentiator is its breadth across diverse markets and its emphasis on rigorous systems engineering, QA, compliance, and security to ensure the integrity of critical operations while harnessing AI to improve efficiency and safety. Parsons’ goal is to solve complex security and infrastructure challenges through measurable, value-driven solutions and long-lasting partnerships with clients.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
1944

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