Transportation/ Traffic Engineer

Transportation/ Traffic Engineer - Associate

Toronto, ON

30 Forensic Engineering is one of Canadas largest and most respected multi-disciplinary forensic firms. Our core team of 90 professional investigators, engineering technicians and support staff is enhanced through relationships with some of the top scientists, standard-makers and specialized consultants in North America serving a wide variety of industries including: Insurance, Manufacturing, Legal, Construction, Health Care, Commercial and Residential Property, Financial, Government, Hospitality, Mining, Renewable Energy and Transportation.

If you want to be a part of this fun, exciting, growing firm and contribute your skills, knowledge, and abilities to our diverse group of professionals, we are looking for you.

Purpose:

30FE is currently seeking Intermediate and Senior Associates (Transportation/ Traffic Engineers/ Planners) to join our Transportation and Safety team, located in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver offices. The successful candidate will join a growing leading practice transportation/ traffic safety team, working on multi-modal transportation projects

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Practice Lead (or Vice President), Transportation and Safety Engineering, the successful candidate will work in a hybrid environment with access to an office in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver. Working on numerous projects for respected public and private clients, the Associate will be an integral part of the Transportation team to consult with clients, perform examinations, complete documentation reviews, and conduct various safety, planning and engineering analyses, including preparing engineering reports. The Associate will be responsible for working on a wide range of transportation planning, traffic engineering and multi-disciplinary assignments for both private and public sector clients including, multi-modal transportation master plans (TMPs), active transportation (AT) projects, environmental assessments (EAs), parking studies, transportation demand management (TDM), traffic operation studies, traffic safety studies, and microsimulation and design assessments.

Role responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Undertake and manage transportation planning and traffic engineering studies
• Complete traffic modelling and analysis with applicable design software (Synchro, VISSIM, VISUM, Aimsun, etc.).
• Act as Project Manager and provide overall work management and technical performance on projects to ensure timelines and targets are being met
• Actively participates in the preparation of proposals and writing reports
• Perform in-depth safety investigations for post-collisions/ incidents with a proactive safety or vision zero approach for the potential improvement of existing or future facilities
• Oversee and assist in the preparation of technical drawings and simulations, including field measurements, sketches, technical calculations and other data
• Conduct and lead field studies and site examinations for collision/ incident investigations, including inventories, traffic and parking counts, etc
• Review plans and specifications to determine whether they meet relevant transportation regulations, guidelines, standards, policies and practices
• Work toward technical independence, with a goal of providing expert testimony in court
• Provide mentorship, guidance, quality control, support and oversight of junior and intermediate staff to complete various traffic engineering and transportation planning tasks
• Attends and participates at client, stakeholders, and public meetings
• Effectively communicate investigation and analysis findings
• Identify and participate in the acquisition of new clients and work (research and liaise with clients, network within the industry)
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships and communication with clients, department managers, internal and external leads
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• University Degree in Transportation Engineering/ Civil Engineering
• Eng. License from the Professional Engineers of Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, or elsewhere in Canada
• 5+ years of relevant experience (or a post-graduate degree) in transportation/ traffic engineering and planning services in the consulting sector
• Thorough knowledge of municipal and provincial review processes, guidelines, and standards
• Demonstrated knowledge of prevailing transportation guidelines, standards and regulations including, but not limited to, the Ontario Traffic Manuals (OTM), Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads, Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and other Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) and Ministry of Transportation publications
• Demonstrated working knowledge of road safety programs including, but not limited to, network screening, safety reviews or audits and collision modification factors
• Demonstrated knowledge of roadway design, maintenance, operations, transportation planning process or policy development
• Knowledge of roadway operations, regular maintenance and winter maintenance, including policies, standards, best practices and treatment materials will be considered an asset
• Project coordination and management experience
• Experience in the legal or litigation field would be an asset
• Demonstrated experience in report and proposal writing
• Experience in business development and preparation/ leading of proposals
• Experience with GIS (ArcGIS) and using Auto Cad and Auto Turn software
• Ability to manage technical analysis, using tools such as Synchro/ Simtraffic
• Experience using other transportation software and methods (e.g. HCS, CCG, VISSIM, VISUM EMME, Aimsun, Vistro)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team
• Expected to work from the 30 Forensic Engineering office 6 to 8 times per month. Flexible work conditions may be considered depending on potential candidates current location

What we offer:

• Competitive salary that is line with our defined pay structure
• Opportunity to earn annual bonus
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid remote work along with a variety of virtual and in-person events to help drive business and also connect with your colleagues
• Extended Health & Dental
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (for employee and dependents)
• Learning & Development
• Coverage of relevant certifications
• Wellness subsidy

Our Mission:

We are problem solvers. Together, our passionate and diverse professionals are relentless in their pursuit of the truth. We bring clarity to complex scientific problems to help our clients make decisions with confidence.

How we work:

Our corporate philosophy is based on providing an unparalleled combination of technical excellence, powerful reporting, and professional service. That, combined with our commitment to ethical practice, has quickly established us as the preeminent forensic firm in Canada servicing the legal and insurance industries. The firm is progressive in its management practices and is committed to implement systems and protocols that will support ongoing growth.

Our Process:

30 Forensic Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of gender identity or expression, race, ethnic origin, creed, place of origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law. Upon request we will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

We believe in diversity and inclusivity and that is why our interview process is designed for a positive candidate experience and to ensure every candidate is evaluated equally. All applications will be reviewed from our Talent Team and the successful candidate(s) will go through the following recruitment process:

1. Recruiter Phone Interview
2. Hiring Manager(s) Interview
3. Team Interview

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through our applicant tracking system -

We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those qualified for the position will be contacted