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Transportation Planner/ Traffic Engineer

Ghd

The Role

Overview

Plan and engineer transportation projects, covering analysis, design, and client liaison.

Key Responsibilities

  • travel forecasts
  • intersection analysis
  • microsimulation
  • business cases
  • concept design
  • client development

Tasks

-Assist with the preparation and analysis of travel forecasts -Perform intersection operations analysis -Develop and assess alternative road improvements -Develop recommendations for transit service and transit access -Review and develop policy for transportation -Develop client relationships and new business opportunities -Prepare needs assessment for road facilities and transit services -Resolve requirements and broader transportation impact for developments and projected land uses -Undertake research and analysis of land use, demographic, and travel data -Develop and execute evaluation frameworks and business case analysis for implementation of transportation infrastructure. -Prepare proposals and strategic capture plans -Coordinate work from different disciplines (municipal, structural, technical support staff, etc.) -Prepare technical memos and reports -Incorporate transit, pedestrian, transportation demand management strategies, and active transportation into studies -Contribute to the development of junior staff -Provide traffic engineering/transportation planning services for Environmental Assessments, Preliminary and Detail roadway projects -Perform microsimulation analysis -Develop preliminary road and active transportation concept designs and conduct concept design evaluation

Requirements

  • civil engineering
  • 7+ years
  • autocad
  • gis
  • synchro
  • professional engineer

What You Bring

-A degree in Civil Engineering or urban planning with at least 7 years of experience in transportation -Experience with safety audits and collision analysis -Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (both verbal and written) -Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint -Experience with AutoCAD or GIS is an asset -Experience with Synchro, Sidra, Vissim, and/or other traffic software -Experience with Adobe / Creative Suite is an asset -Licensed Professional Engineer, Registered Professional Planner or Engineer-in-training/Planning Candidate in Ontario -Excellent report and proposal writing skills -Positive attitude, good communication, and interpersonal skills -Experience in urban design -Performs well independently as well as in a team environment -Solid understanding of relevant transportation planning and traffic engineering policies and design standards in Ontario

The Company

About Ghd

-With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions. -The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings. -Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities. -The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Energy

Resources

Environment

Property and Buildings

Transportation

Hydrology and Hydrodynamics

Digital Technologies

Engineering

Architecture

Environmental Services

Construction Services

Geological Engineering

Energy Management

Water Management

Dams

Mining Solutions

Asset Management

Hydrogen Projects

Water Operations

Sustainability

Automation

Disaster Response