Senior Transportation Technologist

Company Description

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, highlighted by our recent acquisition of McIntosh Perry—now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.

Our values showcase everything we believe in:

A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.

A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.

A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.

The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you?

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You'll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you'll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability

Job Description

As a Senior Transportation Technologist, you will play a vital role in the planning, design, and construction of highways, roadways and municipal designs that form the backbone of our infrastructure systems. Your expertise in civil and municipal engineering principles, materials science, and project management enables you to contribute to the safe, efficient, and sustainable development of transportation networks. From conceptual design to final inspection, you are responsible for ensuring conformity to established design practices and standards while meeting regulatory standards and project requirements.

• Prepare budgets and schedules, plan the work, and provide technical direction and oversight.
• Manage project teams, control project budgets and schedules, and quality control of deliverables.
• Complete conceptual designs, preliminary engineering and detailed design activities and deliverables.
• Perform technical reviews of work prepared by colleagues for quality assurance purposes.
• Provide assistance in the support and development of transportation design staff.
• Assist team leadership with growing the Western Canada Infrastructure group and pursing new business opportunities and clients.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, specifications, tender documents, and reports.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other engineering disciplines including structural, geotechnical, environmental, drainage, and electrical.
• Provide construction administration liaison and complete construction supervision and site inspections on an as-needed basis.
• Maintain positive client relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology or an equivalent program.
• Licensed as a Professional Licensee (P.L.(Eng.)) with APEGA or Professional Technologist (P.Tech.(Eng.)) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with ASET, or capable of obtaining designation.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive consulting experience completing transportation projects for Alberta Transportation & Economic Corridors or Municipal clients.
• Demonstrated experience with Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors design guidelines and construction specifications.
• Demonstration of expertise in the use of AutoCAD and Civil 3D software, including developments of surfaces, corridors, typical cross sections, survey file preparation.
• Experience with Survey processing software and LIDAR point cloud processing would be considered a strong asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong mentoring skills of junior and intermediate technologists and engineers to develop compliance with established corporate standards and methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills and ability to think creatively.
• Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a hybrid work environment from an office, site or home setting.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle with valid registration and insurance.
• Provide a 3-year driver's record.

Additional Information

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.