Transportation Engineer

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals passionate about the future of transportation. 

Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career. 

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently seeking a talented and dedicated Transportation/Traffic Engineer to complement and grow our skilled Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning Team in our Winnipeg, Manitoba office. The opportunity could also be located in our Regina or Saskatoon, Saskatchewan offices, supporting the broader regional team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can work in a team environment and want to be involved in exciting local, regional, national and international projects. Reporting to the Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning Team Lead, you will assist in the pursuit of and be responsible for leading and managing transportation planning, traffic engineering, transportation safety, and multimodal transportation projects.

Opportunity provides for a hybrid work environment. In office presence is expected based on project needs, client meetings, and team collaboration

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conducting and overseeing traffic analysis using various software platforms (Synchro, SIDRA, Vistro, etc.).
• Leading and overseeing the completion of Traffic Impact Assessments.
• Conducting Transportation Safety Assessments, In Service Road Safety Reviews, and Road Safety Audits.
• Other technical assignments including data analysis, functional planning studies, transportation master plans, and multimodal transportation planning.
• Writing and editing technical reports and engineering studies.
• Consulting with agencies, stakeholders, Indigenous communities, and public.
• Coordinating with engineers and technical staff to ensure that the project needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and work plans for new assignments. Manage the development of scopes of work, level of effort estimates, and project schedules. 
• Assist with business development to expand client base within the office and market segment.
• Overseeing quality control of project deliverables.
• Assist in staff development and mentoring of an established yet developing regional practice including mentorship of engineering and technical staff.
• Proactively look for ways to improve project delivery, quality, and efficiency. 
• Support the creation of a diverse and driven culture developing tomorrow’s engineering solutions.
• Promote our strong safety culture, ensure this is at the forefront of our business, and lead by example.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficiency in Synchro/SimTraffic, Sidra, and Vistro traffic modelling softwares.
• Experience in the completion of Traffic Impact Assessment, transportation planning and functional design, and transportation master plans.
• Experience in transit and multimodal transportation planning.
• Experience in transportation safety.
• Familiarity with local, provincial and federal and regulatory requirements and standards.
• Ability to manage transportation staff in successful delivery of projects.
• Proposal preparation and business development experience.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft suite of Office 365 products.
• Knowledge of Manitoba transportation markets and processes, with strong past client relationships is an asset.
• Experience in project management of transportation projects is an asset.
• Experience in PTV Visum, PTV Vissim, and/or EMME modelling is an asset.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Professional registration with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba. 
• Professional registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Saskatchewan is an asset. 
• Minimum of 7-8 years of experience in the transportation engineering industry specifically related to transportation planning and traffic engineering.

Position will primarily work in an office setting and may require some field work.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.  

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. 

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.