Transportation Engineer-In-Training

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Division: Transportation

Location: Calgary, AB

Closing Date: April 4, 2024

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Transportation Engineer-In-Training

Want to help shape communities for a more sustainable and resilient future? Keen to work for an agile employee-owned organization that truly offers flexibility and support for wherever you are at in your life and career?

Put your engineering skills and passion for creating more livable communities into action by joining WATT Consulting Group’s collaborative Multi-Modal Transportation Team as our next Transportation Engineer-in-Training.

At WATT Consulting Group, we are passionate about creating innovative and effective solutions for transportation challenges in communities of all sizes. We offer expert knowledge and exceptional results to our public and private clients across Western Canada. Our team is committed to finding unique solutions for pedestrian, bicycle, transit, safety and automobile transportation issues through comprehensive planning, design, and collaboration with industry experts.

We are looking for a motivated entry-level transportation engineer / Engineer in Training to join our busy team based in our Calgary, AB office, with the opportunity to support projects from our other offices in Western Canada.

If you share our vision for multi-modal and sustainable transportation and aspirational to advance your career, join us in our mission to design thoughtful transportation plans and infrastructure for thriving communities.

About the Role

The Transportation Engineer-in-Training will support a wide range of multi-modal transportation projects, including transportation plans, traffic impact assessments, and parking studies. The primary responsibilities will be to assist our Regional Leads and other Transportation Engineering and Planning staff with various elements of transportation projects, including analysis, data collection, research, report writing, and proposal development.

The following specific duties and responsibilities are expected:

  • Primarily supporting the development of transportation plans and analyses, including assisting with transportation/traffic impact assessments, network and intersection analysis using modelling software, multi-modal road safety analysis, parking studies, and preliminary assessment of pedestrian and signal warrants. As feasible, this role may also support active transportation planning and facility design, complete street design, transit planning, and functional road design.
  • Assisting with preparation of written materials and graphics to support projects and proposals, including letters, memos, reports, and proposal submissions.
  • Field work including data collection and site inspections. These may include manual intersection counts for periods of up to four hours at a time, as well as setting up, monitoring and taking down traffic count equipment, including road tubes, controllers and video cameras.
  • Data entry and preliminary analysis/verification of collected transportation survey information in MS Excel, as well as viewing and tabulating information from intersection recorded video.
  • Undertaking activities as directed to support client communications, stakeholder outreach, and public engagement, including attending client, community, and Council meetings in a support role. Note these meetings may occur in the evenings and / or weekends.
  • Assisting project managers with administrative tasks, such as file set up, project coordination and logistics.
  • Day trips within the Southern Alberta region may be required. There may also be potential for travel to support projects within Western Canada.
  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • Post-secondary education in the field of Engineering (ideally with a transportation focus), and either a registered member or on a defined path to become an engineer-in-training (EIT) member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as strong analytical and organization skills.
  • Ability to work on several projects at one time for multiple project managers, as well as work in independently in the field.
  • Transportation-related planning or engineering experience or familiarity with municipal development / planning processes would be considered an asset.
  • Working knowledge of transportation related software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, SIDRA, CAD, and HCS is considered an asset.
  • Experience with key technical manuals applicable in Alberta would be considered an asset, including some or all of the following: TAC Geometric Design Guide, Alberta Geometric Design Guide, City of Calgary Design Guidelines for Subdivision Servicing, NACTO Design Guides, and MMCD.
  • A valid Alberta Drivers’ License is required. Access to a personal vehicle would be considered an asset, as this position may also be asked to support project data collection in the field. Mileage expenses are reimbursed.
  • Able to lift and carry traffic counting equipment (up to approximately 18kg / 40 lbs), as well as work outside in all typical Alberta weather conditions.

Company Information

WATT Consulting Group is a multi-disciplinary employee-owned firm offering transportation engineering and planning, civil engineering, geotechnical and geomatics services. Based out of our offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna and beyond, our team undertakes projects throughout Western and Central Canada with clients that include communities, public entities, non-profits, and the private sector.

Our mission is to exceed expectations in the delivery of quality, innovative and customized solutions for each unique project, community, and client. You will be joining a team that is passionate about what we do and who hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence. We take our work to “HEART” – these are the values we hold high and strive to live by every day: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

Our Multi-Modal Transportation Team is made up of 30+ transportation engineers, planners, and technologists who work in our various offices and collaborate as our “One Studio” to develop innovative approaches to mobility and community livability.

Working for WATT in our Multi-modal Transportation Team has the following benefits:

  • Agile, Innovative and Responsive – As a smaller, employee-owned consulting firm, WATT is proud of our ability to respond quickly to new ideas and opportunities, as well as challenges as they arise.
  • Collaborative Leadership –Wherever possible we provide opportunities for all staff to be involved in shaping and improving the work we do.
  • True Workplace Flexibility, including a suite of flexible and reduced work week options for the right candidates as well as a range of hybrid work options.
  • Opportunities for Continued Professional Growth through our memberships in professional organizations and the diversity of projects we undertake.
  • Positive Workplace Culture – We offer a competitive suite of benefits and programs, and competitive salaries, and are a friendly and supportive group. See also https://wattconsultinggroup.com/wearewatt/.
  • We Walk (and Bike) the Talk – We are focused on creating safer, more sustainable and livable communities and we take action in our own offices and regions.

 

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity and to grow your career in a dynamic organization and share our interest in creating vibrant and livable communities, submit your resume by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button.

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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. WATT Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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HONESTY – We believe that honesty is a key component of the best relationships. We act with uncompromising honesty and integrity in dealing with clients, coworkers and the communities where we have an impact.
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