At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America. Mott MacDonald is currently seeking an experienced qualified with a demonstrated capability in the design management of transit projects to join our team in Vancouver. In this position, you will have the opportunity to continue your professional development by working on some of the most exciting transportation projects in the region and help grow our Urban Transit Mobility portfolio.

You will contribute to the Mott MacDonald team through thoughtful delivery of planning and design deliverables in the transportation sector, collaboration and developing junior staff, and contributing to Mott MacDonald’s commitment to excellence. Leading the planning, organizing, coordination, and delivery of complex transit and urban mobility projects through all phase of project development, design, procurement, and implementation Serving as the primary interface with clients, building trusted relationships, understanding client objectives, and ensuring successful project outcomes that align with technical, commercial, and operational requirement Managing multidisciplinary project teams, providing leadership, direction, and decision-making to drive high-quality deliverables, effective collaboration,



and project success Leading discussions and negotiations with clients, stakeholders, partners, and project teams to resolve complex technical and delivery challenges while maintaining positive working relationships Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to establish and complete project deliverables on time and within budget Coordinating and integrating the work of multiple engineering disciplines, consultants, and specialist teams to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with project objectives Supporting the development of proposal responses Supporting the maintenance of current industry standards and procedures Participating in an innovative, challenging, collaborative and high performing work environment, which supports the use of digital tools and technology and fosters the Mott MacDonald values and culture Our team of professionals provides innovative engineering solutions for the North American transportation and infrastructure industry with unprecedented success. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, preferably in electrical, controls, or systems engineering At least 10 years of industry experience in the transit, transportation buildings, or other transportation sector including experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and delivering complex infrastructure projects Demonstrated experience delivering transit or rail infrastructure project through planning, design, procurement,



and implementation phases Proven ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, balancing technical, schedule, and stakeholder requirements Demonstrated success delivering projects in fast paced and high-pressure environments while maintaining quality, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction Strong client relationship management skills, particularly the ability to navigate challenging discussions, manage competing priorities, and successfully resolving complex project issues through negotiation and collaboration Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, with a focus on identifying project risks early to develop creative and practical solutions Experience with managing client expectations, facilitating consensus among diverse stakeholders, and influencing decision making in complex projects Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, business partners, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams Familiarity with relevant industry standards and design criteria At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

📌 Transit Design Manager (Vancouver)
🏢 Mott MacDonald
📍 Vancouver