Job Description There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Who are we looking for? Our Canada West Civil Infrastructure Group is looking for a Senior Transportation Engineer to join our growing Canadian Operations. This position can be based in Calgary or Edmonton and will play a key part in growing and delivering our roadway practice across Western Canada.
Our Transportation team engages in projects of varying sizes and scope, working with federal, provincial and municipal clients and other partners. Our team provides integrated professional services throughout the full project lifecycle from initial policy and business case advice, through concept and detailed design, inspection, and construction administration.
Areas of practice for our transportation team include roads, bridges, rail and transit, transportation planning and ports. This role will be focused on our roadway practice.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities and will see you involved in:
Function as project manager or design manager on projects for public, private, or contractor partners. Projects will vary in size, scope and delivery mode, including traditional design-bid-build, design-build, progressive design-build, and other alternative delivery models
Provide technical Support for roadway and highway projects from concept design through detailed design and construction




Oversee design development and timely preparation of engineering drawings, specifications and tender documents, managing multiple deliverables
Conduct site visits as required
Develop and/or implement QA/QC processes for project work, ensuring applicable standards are followed
Champion project delivery best practices, quality and safety in your day-to-day work
Engage in work sharing initiatives across GHD’s global team
Provide thought leadership, subject matter expertise and mentorship
Support the Civil Infrastructure leadership team in winning through:
Client development and engagement
Participating in Go/No-Go decisions for potential opportunities
Acting as an ambassador for the GHD brand
Preparing effective proposals seeking targeted project opportunities and strategic growth clients
What you bring to the team: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 10+ years’ experience working in transportation in Western Canada
Qualified Engineer registered or eligible for registration in Alberta. Registration in British Columbia would be considered an asset
Experience using technical standards including TAC Geometric Design Guidelines and TEC’s Highway Geometric Design Guide
Experience with design reports, drawings, tender preparation, specifications,



cost estimates, construction staging and traffic accommodation
Strong technical background with experience managing multidisciplinary projects and teams, including setting project objectives, reviewing deliverables, providing design direction, and managing schedule, budget, and risk
Agile self-starter with a proactive, strategic, and creative approach to problem solving
Outstanding interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written)
Ability to work under conflicting responsibilities, meet required deadlines, and follow processes and procedures
Deliver work to a high standard and quality, following QA/QC standards and practices
Construction administration experience is considered an asset
Hybrid Work : Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office, three days a week, to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans
As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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📌 Senior Transportation Engineer (Alberta)
🏢 GHD
📍 Alberta