Senior Transportation Planning Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Transportation Planning Engineer role at Jacobs This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $114,500.00/yr - $173,000.00/yr At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact At Jacobs, our vision is to create a more connected, sustainable world. We push the limits of what’s possible and help reinvent tomorrow. Our work meaningfully improves the livability and connectivity of our local communities, with a focus on solving our most pressing problems. We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative Senior Transportation Planning Engineer to lead and support high-impact transit corridor planning and conceptual design initiatives in and around the GTA, and across Canada. This role is ideal for a big-picture thinker with a strong technical background in multimodal transportation systems, agency coordination, and urban mobility challenges. You’ll work closely with municipal, regional, and provincial clients to shape the future of transit infrastructure and sustainable transportation in one of Canada’s most dynamic regions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage transit corridor planning projects, including feasibility studies and alternatives assessments Oversee conceptual design development for transit projects, with a focus on Bus Rapid Transit corridors and their supporting multimodal connections Coordinate with agencies such as Metrolinx, TTC, York Region Transit, and City of Toronto on project scoping, approvals, and stakeholder engagement Experience working with outputs from travel demand forecasting (EMME), microsimulation (Vissim) and operational (Synchro) models would be an asset Prepare and review technical reports, planning documents, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders Mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing across the planning and engineering teams Support public consultation efforts and represent the organization in community and stakeholder meetings Represent Jacobs at industry events and conferences What you’ll need Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related field (Master’s preferred) P.Eng. designation in Ontario or eligibility within 6 months Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in transportation planning and engineering, with a focus on transit infrastructure Proven experience working with GTA agencies and municipalities on corridor planning and conceptual design Strong understanding of Ontario’s transportation and land use policy landscape and transit planning frameworks Proficiency in GIS, AutoCAD, and transportation modeling software Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills Posted Salary Range Minimum 114,500.00 Posted Salary Range Upper 173,000.00 The base salary range for this position is $114,500.00 to $173,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across British Columbia, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jacobs by 2x Get notified about new Senior Planning Engineer jobs in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr