Engineering Technologist, Transportation

Your difference is the difference

Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too.

As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.

Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.

RVA is seeking an Engineering Technologist, Transportation to join our Niagara team to work on a variety of challenging projects.

The individual will have the opportunity to work on transportation infrastructure projects of varying scope and size which support and enhance community mobility. You will be part of a multidisciplinary group delivering multimodal projects involving roadways and highways, bridges, traffic engineering, and transportation planning.

Duties

• Providing engineering and technical expertise on multi-disciplinary projects
• Participating in studies, assessments, modeling, preliminary and detailed design for municipal road reconstructions, water/sewer systems, site grading, and stormwater management
• Utilizing AutoCAD Civil3D to prepare surfaces from topo surveys, existing and proposed pipe networks, horizontal and vertical alignments, assemblies, proposed corridors and surfaces, and drawing sheets
• Contributing to reports, drawings, and other engineering documents
• Communicating with clients, consultants, and contractors under supervision
• Supporting proposals preparation
• Collaborating with project teams to meet deadlines and budgets
• Preparing tender and contract documents, including specifications, quantities, and construction estimates.
• Mentoring junior engineers and technologists as needed
• Providing site inspection services on construction projects on an as-needed basis

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
• 0-7 years of experience in municipal/transportation design engineering, with some consulting experience would be an asset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of roadway geometric design principles, grading, and drainage.
• Familiarity with municipal and provincial transportation design standards
• Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Experience with Sketchup and GIS valued.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Your better starts here

We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

Compensation Range

The salary range for this position is: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.

Diversity, Inclusion, And Accommodations

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

At RVA, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.