Transportation Engineer

We create the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a motivated Transportation Engineer to join our Transportation group in British Columbia. In this role, you will support a critical transportation project with a strong focus on the production of traffic management plans and sub‑plans to safely mitigate the impact of construction. This position requires proficiency in AutoCAD, familiarity with traffic management planning and road safety, comfort working from a field office on a client site, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment.

It is an excellent opportunity for an energetic, detail‑oriented, and highly communicative early‑career professional who is eager to develop their technical skills.

Please note that this is a defined term role with an anticipated end date in June 2027 that may be extended dependent on project requirements and client needs.

Your

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and distribution of high quality, accurate and timely deliverables including traffic management plans, 2D drawings, site layouts, reports, minutes, communication logs, change management, and other required documentation.

Conduct material quantity take‑offs, analysis/calculations, hand sketches, CAD drafting, and other EIT support tasks related to traffic and transportation engineering as required.

Conduct site visits to oversee traffic control measures have been implemented as per Traffic Control Plans and monitor traffic operations to determine the effectiveness of the Traffic Control Plan.

Assist in reviewing drawings, drafting technical reports, memorandums and other technical documents as required.

Participate and coordinate project team activities and interact effectively with Clients, Contractors, Engineers, Project Managers, and other consultants on site.

Reviewing and signing control plans.

Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Foundational understanding of transportation and traffic engineering design and relevant drafting and design software including AutoCAD.

Familiarity with traffic management planning and sub‑plans and highway safety.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively discuss project components with internal and external stakeholders is essential.

Strong organizational skills and understanding of task assignment and schedule.

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and assignments.

Must be able to successfully work both collaboratively and independently.

Strong analytical and communication skills including both technical writing and oral communication.

Strong computer skills and literacy in scheduling, technical writing, presentation, and other software including MS Power Point, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Project.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum of 3–4 years of relevant transportation engineering experience in a professional environment. Previous experience supporting projects on site is considered an asset.

Registered P.Eng. with EGBC.

The selected candidate will conduct work from a field office on a client site. Reliable transportation to and from the client site is required. Field work may include exposure to the elements including…