Senior Transportation Project Engineer

Senior Transportation Project Engineer(Job Ref # 21-02)At CFA, we understand that when it comes to hiring people, it’s not all about us, and that we also need to ask
What’s in it for you?
At CFA, there’s a lot in it for you. In exchange for being the great employee that every company wants to have, with us you get to:
Work in a diverse, collaborative, inclusive environment where people are encouraged to be creative, come up with new ideas and share what they think
Build on what you can do and know through hands-on learning, mentoring and training—whether you are at the beginning or your career or somewhere else along the way
Grow in more than one direction by being an important part of a smaller company— you’ll take on more responsibility, earn greater recognition for your work, gain more exposure to new practice areas, and have a bigger impact on the company’s success
Be a valued part of a company that knows that holding on to good employees has to be a core business strategy
Balance your work and life in an office that appreciates that life gets busy, too
Join a history of success at one of the oldest engineering consultancies in Ontario—we’ve been an important part of the province’s development for the last 65 years and we are now developing our new long-term vision with our revised Strategic Plan.
If this sounds like good reasons for working at a company, then consider joining our team!Job Function:Working in the CFA Transportation Group, this position in general comprises project and staff management, conceptual planning, assessment, analysis and detailed design and contract document preparation, support during construction and business development/client liaison for transportation infrastructure projects (local and arterial roads, highways, at-grade parking facilities, storm sewers as well as drainage facilities including ditches, swales/culverts etc, sidewalks, multi-use trails and pathways and intersection improvements).
Responsibilities:
Carry out and manage all aspects of design for transportation infrastructure projects
Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams
Provide leadership in the assessment and development of detailed designs for projects involving transportation infrastructure
Understand and apply the current design guidelines, criteria and standards (TAC, OPS, MTO, clients’ own, etc.)
Develop designs through all design phases, conceptual to detailed designs
Analysis, evaluate appropriate design solutions and design of transportation and municipal structures
Perform design calculations and documentation for transportation infrastructure projects
Supervise, oversee and review calculations and designs performed by less experienced engineers and EITs.
Perform Independent Design Check calculations.
Develop and administer preparation of construction plans for transportation infrastructure projects
Coordinate with and direct CAD production activities for design production.
Prepare and review technical reports, tender documents including technical special provisions to accompany construction plans
Develop quantity and expected construction cost estimates in support of plan, specification and estimate scopes of work
Prepare project schedules and budgets, reports on project status including Earned Value
Prepare task project documentation including PMP plan, issues log, risk log, utility matrices, etc.
Develop engineering studies, reports and documentation
Conduct quality control activities for independent review and checking of designs.
Liaise with relevant agency / regulatory approval agencies and adhere to processes pertaining to transportation and municipal engineering projects
Liaise with other project stakeholders including the public through public consultation processes and attending public information meetings
Interface with clients for project delivery, attend client meetings and presentations
Coordination with sub-consultants
Lead a project team of engineers including training, development, recruiting and ongoing guidance and mentorship of team.
Perform other duties as required.
Business Development:
Preparation of proposals for road projects and making client presentations
Contribute to the proposal efforts for other related multidiscipline projects
Maintain and grow client relationships and attend client functions
Develop new opportunities with existing clients
Contribute to expanding client base to support company growth
Attend industry functions
Preparation of and contribute to project and company publications including presentations at industry functions
Qualifications:
Civil or Transportation Engineering Degree from an accredited university;
PMP certification wouldbe an asset
Professional Engineer with P.Eng designation (Ontario)
Have demonstrated experience in the area of transportation design engineering with a recognized consulting engineering firm
10 years (minimum) of experience in the design and construction of municipal roads as well as other municipal appurtenances
Experience with MEA Class Environmental Assessments
Experience in planning, preliminary design and detailed design of transportation infrastructure projects
Experience working with government agencies (MTO) and knowledge of MTO Contract Preparation system and being (or eligible to be) MTO RAQS approved is an asset
Ability to prepare comprehensive engineering reports and proposals.
Good working knowledge of MS Office, industry standard design and analysis software, and AutoCAD, Civil 3D or MicroStation as engineering tools is required
Demonstrated abilities to meet project deliverables and requirements;
and work within projecttime frames and budget constraints
Ability to work independently and interact well with other staff and mentor junior staff
Excellent written / oral communication and interpersonal skills are a necessity
Ability to work well with minimal direct supervision and exercise independent judgement and being a “self-starter”
Reports To:
Manager of Transportation Engineering
How to ApplyCFA is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, supportive and diverse workforce.
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