Roadway Engineer

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way. 

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience ground-breaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Who are we looking for?   

Our Western Canada Transportation Team is looking for an Intermediate Roadway Engineer with design, coordination and project management experience who is ready to be part of our growth.  This role can be based in our Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver office.

The Transportation Group within GHD Canada works with Provincial, Regional, and local municipalities, as well as select contracting partners and owners, on small to large scale projects across the whole Transportation spectrum of highways, roads and bridges, transit and multi-modal infrastructure, and transportation planning. Our team provides integrated transportation services throughout the project lifecycle from initial policy, transportation economics and business case advice, through concept, environmental assessment, detailed design and construction administration. 

In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways. As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.     

See what the power of commitment can do for you. 

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of duties and will see you involved in: 

• Process Design Engineering: Successful participation in, and completion of roadway, highway, transit and active transportation projects under the guidance of senior team members 
• Engineering Solutions Design: Oversee or produce design work in an integrated 3D environment that focuses on quality and meets or exceeds company and industry quality standards
• Engineering Standards Specification: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards. 
• Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements. 
• Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan. 
• Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them. 
• Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals. Applying technical knowledge and coordination skills to solve problems on complex multi-disciplinary projects and act as a technical lead for a defined scope of work
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. 
• Client Management: Help senior colleagues manage client relationships by using relevant sales or client systems. 

What you will bring to the team:

• Post secondary education in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or eligible for registration in Alberta or British Columbia
• 5-10 years’ experience in the transportation sector
• Experience with construction administration & inspection are considered assets along with experience with new design tools and technologies such as BIM platforms, design programming, visualizations and automation are considered assets.  

Salary Range: $79,200 - $118,000 based on experience. 

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As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.