Transportation Planning Engineer

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada City of Vancouver Full time
Main Purpose and Function

The Engineering Assistant III is responsible for undertaking various duties related to the City of Vancouver's role in planning and design of Rapid Transit projects, including planning, design, research, analysis, technical, and administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in the planning, design, and implementation of projects of medium to high complexity related to Rapid Transit projects.
  • Prepare research, technical studies, reports, and presentations on topics of moderate complexity, including undertaking relevant field observations and notes and verifying the accuracy of the content.
  • Lead the development of conceptual geometric designs using AutoCAD, applying transportation planning and engineering principles to support the implementation of rapid transit projects.
  • Internal and external communication to ensure that plans and designs are understood by other branches and stakeholders, and completed accordingly.
  • Identify data needs and perform moderately complex data analysis to support project decision making. Data sources include cycling and pedestrian volumes, demographics, vehicle volumes, transit ridership forecasting, ICBC collision records.
  • Create maps, graphics, and presentations for public consultation and internal communication, including work with GIS software such as MapInfo or ArcGIS and graphic programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and PowerPoint.
  • Organize and sometimes lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Perform general administrative duties including data entry, taking meeting minutes, taking and organizing photos, and other administrative and/or clerical duties as required.
  • Receive, organize, and respond to public inquiries about transportation policies and active transportation projects.
Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Completion of Grade 12 supplemented with post-secondary education in Civil Engineering technology, transportation, or other relevant area of study, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of current transportation planning and engineering design principles and methods.
  • Working knowledge of the City's transportation policies and networks, community planning process, and land use.
  • Knowledge of the components of urban street design and an awareness of concepts such as Complete Streets and ability to apply related principles to conceptual designs.
  • Skills in researching, mapping, and analyzing with ability to translate outcomes and complex concepts into accurate, easily understood graphics, presentations, or reports.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidently interacting with the public through phone, email, and in person.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups/partners.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and patience to deal tactfully with staff, partner agencies, and the public.
  • Ability to work with relevant design guidelines, including TAC Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans and specifications.
  • Ability to understand and carry oral instructions.
  • Ability to read and interpret rezoning and development policies and by-laws.
  • Ability to prepare technical presentations and reports on complex technical, policy, and planning issues.
  • Ability to work independently to produce quality materials and recommendations within tight timeframes, including the ability to plan, organize, set goals, and outcomes, accomplish, and measure objectives and results.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment with little or no supervision under tight deadlines, sometimes in the outdoors in inclement weather.
  • Proficiency in the use of professional design software and professional applications such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS software (MapInfo and/or ArcGIS), Microsoft applications, and VanDocs, VanMap, Sharepoint, and SAP.
Work Environment

The City of Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation and consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. The City seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity, and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

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