Senior Municipal Roadway Designer

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Job Description

AECOM Ottawa is hiring an on-call Senior Municipal Roadway Designer, Transportation.

This is a newly created role.

Responsibilities include but are not restricted to:

• Prepare and oversee the development of detailed roadway, municipal infrastructure, and utility design drawings for transportation projects.
• Coordinate design activities with engineers, designers, and technical staff across multiple disciplines.
• Perform geometric roadway design and assist with the preparation of design reports, specifications, and contract documents.
• Support the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility design.
• Conduct quality reviews of design drawings and ensure compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, and client requirements.
• Liaise with internal project teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies as required.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers and technical staff.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and coordination to support successful project delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering plus 6 years of experience in transportation, roadway, municipal infrastructure, and utility design; OR Technical Diploma plus 8 years of relevant experience; OR High School Diploma plus 10 years of relevant experience.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Experience using Civil 3D and AutoCAD for transportation and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Past experience working on City of Ottawa, MTO and other Ontario municipalities projects.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario transportation and municipal design standards.
• Experience delivering roadway reconstruction, rehabilitation, and municipal servicing projects.
• Familiarity with MTO, municipal, and regional design guidelines.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a consulting engineering environment.

Additional Information

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

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You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.