Senior Transportation Project Engineer

At Chisholm, Fleming and Associates (just call us 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!
Position OverviewWorking in the CFA Transportation Group, this position primarily 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
Coordinate with sub‑consultants
Lead a project team of engineers including training, development, recruiting and ongoing guidance and mentorship of the 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 3 D 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 ToManager of Transportation Engineering
How to ApplyPlease email your cover letter and CV as one PDF to View email address on ca.hrm.tc
Seniority levelMid‑Senior level
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionProject Management and Design
Whitchurch‑Stouffville, Ontario, Canada
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