Purpose of your Position - Non Union
The Transportation Engineer, under the direction of the Transportation Engineering Manager, is responsible for transportation functional planning, policy development, network planning and transportation engineering, concept development and preliminary design for various transportation and mobility projects as well as the review of major developments in the community. This position manages inquiries from the public, developers, staff and other organizations or agencies related to transportation policies plans, projects, transportation requirements, intersection analysis; production of capital plans related to operations; financial management of the function; and coordination with technical and operations staff. As part of the engineering team of the Integrated Transportation Department, this position considers performance, safety, financial and community impacts of recommendations across a multi-modal transportation system.
Classification Summary - Union
Results and Activities - Non union
1. Delivery of transportation and mobility projects:
- Conduct project work in-house or engage consultants to carry out assignments, and report to manager on project status, issues and changes in a timely manner
- Carry out conceptual/preliminary designs and field inspections
- Coordinate, review and manage work done by consultants
- Review traffic/transportation modelling for projects and development review
2. Utilize transportation technical skills and experience to guide project processes and outcomes:
- Effectively utilize a range of engineering and design skills to deliver well-founded recommendations for transportation issues while considering community impacts.
- Prepare and coordinate technical responses for the public, other city departments, or organizations.
3. To lead meetings with developers, citizens and council:
- Attend, organize and lead meetings and open houses with neighbourhood and business associations, developers, affected City departments, and the community
- Consider appropriate strategies for diverse range of projects and consultation environments.
- Compile and assess consultation results. Integrate feedback into the process and initiate follow-up as needed.
- Effectively communicate technical issues and recommendations to a diverse range of audiences.
4. Collaborate within the department, other departments and jurisdictions/stakeholders:
- Circulate information, document comments and obtain/provide feedback on reports and designs
- Review significant development impacts including TIA review, traffic modelling, local transportation impacts while considering impacts on the transportation network and policy objectives. Provide feedback to other departments and consultants/developers
- Provide technical advice to City Council and both internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge - Non Union
Engineering Degree with experience in consultation as well as, transportation engineering in urban contexts. Experience with multi-modal systems, as well as experience in traffic engineering, transportation design, safety, and capacity analysis. This position requires demonstrated experience in project management and understanding of municipal work processes. Experience in transportation modeling is an asset.
P.Eng. designation from EGBC or another Canadian jurisdiction is required for this position.
A.P.L Eng with significant and relevant experience may be considered.
Skills & Abilities - Non Union
Responsibility/Accountability, Professional Credibility, Technical Expertise, Service Excellence, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Communication Excellence, Change Management, Team Building, Innovation, Decision Making, Leadership, Project Management, Financial/Administrative Accountability
Organization and scheduling of work, public presentations, professional customer public consultation sessions, precision and clarity in work, ability to gain trust and cooperation. Valid driver’s licence. Ability to deal with workload and flexible work schedule.
