Intermediate Traffic Management Engineer

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Job Description:

Ready to be part of a team that tackles infrastructure challenges? Want to take your engineering skills to the next level working on challenging projects that will make a positive impact on our communities? Some of our recent impactful projects in Western Canada include Highway 1 Kicking Horse Canyon Phase 4, Southwest Calgary Ring Road, Regina Bypass, and Highway 99 / 32 Avenue Interchange Improvements just to name a few.

Parsons is now hiring an Intermediate Traffic Management Engineer with a desire to work on roadway, transit, and highway projects that change the fabric of our communities. Parsons’s extensive experience in this field, combined with your engineering knowledge, will propel your career forward with opportunities for advancement with top performance. Parsons offers structured training, development, and opportunities to work on marquee projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile and enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environments, and who have exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and efficiency of traffic flow through construction zones on design-build and traditional delivery projects. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in developing and implementing comprehensive Traffic Management plans including traffic control plans and detour design.

As an Intermediate Traffic Management Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and overseeing the execution of Traffic Management Plans, coordinating with various stakeholders including project managers, contractors, and government agencies, and conducting site inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations. You will analyze traffic patterns, identify potential issues, and recommend improvements to optimize traffic flow and minimize disruptions.

In this role, you will also prepare and review detailed traffic control plans, detour plans (including geometric plan and profile, as well as roadside safety requirements), and signage layouts, ensuring they meet all local, provincial, and federal requirements while also considering interactions and effects across various stages of construction. You will provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and project teams, ensuring that all Traffic Management-related activities are carried out effectively and efficiently.

This position requires a strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for traffic engineering and a commitment to safety, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and design Traffic Management plans and traffic staging schemes for various construction projects.
• Prepare and review traffic control plans, detour plans, and signage layouts.
• Ensure all Traffic Management plans comply with local, provincial, and federal regulations.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure Traffic Management plans are effectively implemented.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with Traffic Management plans and safety standards.
• Analyze traffic flow and patterns to identify potential issues and recommend improvements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and project teams.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates on Traffic Management-related activities.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to Traffic Management plans and activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related field) and 5+ years of related work experience.
• Registered as Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or eligible for registration with Canadian provincial engineering regulatory bodies.
• Experience working on BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure or Alberta Transportation projects is an asset.
• Understanding of provincial Traffic Management Manuals and Temporary Traffic Control guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of TAC geometric design guide and provincial supplements, as well as the MUTCD for Canada.
• Strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices. Knowledge of Synchro, VISSIM or other traffic simulation software is an asset.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley Systems OpenRoads Designer software and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions-and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range:

$66,500 - $123,800

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!