Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
2 days ago
$70,900 - $131,800
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
19,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
traffic analysis
signal timing
its design
vissim modeling
report writing
client liaison
The engineer will gather, analyze, and report on transportation projects, liaise directly with clients, stakeholders, and the public, and coordinate stakeholder and advisory committee meetings. Responsibilities also include providing technical direction to junior staff, leading critical activities, managing small‑to‑medium assignments, writing and editing reports, and contributing to overall project management tasks.
- Conduct traffic engineering investigations and multimodal planning studies for road, highway, and transit projects.
- Develop and analyze traffic signal timing plans, intelligent transportation system designs, and intersection capacity using tools like VISSIM, Synchro, HCS, and GIS.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and deliver stakeholder and advisory committee meetings.
- Lead junior engineers, manage small‑to‑medium projects, and support business development activities.
Requirements
civil engineering
traffic engineering
vissim
autocad
gis
class 5 licence
Candidates must hold a Civil Engineering degree and have at least four years of experience in traffic engineering or transportation planning. Required technical expertise includes traffic signal operations, micro‑simulation (VISSIM or Aimsun), intersection capacity analysis software (HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Sidra, Arcady), data analysis tools (MS Access, GIS), and a general knowledge of travel demand modelling.
Preferred qualifications include experience with intelligent transportation systems, AutoCAD, In‑Design, Illustrator, SharePoint, ProjectWise, and a Class 5 driver’s license. Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time‑management skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently and prioritize under pressure.
- Required: Civil Engineering degree with at least 4 years of traffic engineering or transportation planning experience.
- Proficient in traffic signal operations, micro‑simulation (VISSIM/Aimsun), intersection analysis software, and data analysis (MS Access, ArcGIS/QGIS).
- Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
- Preferred: expertise in ITS elements, AutoCAD, In‑Design/Illustrator, SharePoint, ProjectWise, and a Class 5 driver’s license.
Benefits
The salary range for this role is $70,900 to $131,800, complemented by best‑in‑class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer‑paid provincial care premiums, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan, TFSA and RRSP options, life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and gym membership discounts.
- Salary $70,900–$131,800 plus comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, pension, RRSP, TFSA, paid time off, gym discounts, etc.).
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
1944 Founded
Year of Establishment
The company was established in 1944 by Ralph M. Parsons in California.
$6 Billion Annual
Revenue Figure
The firm generates an average of $6 billion in annual revenue.
Free Space Shuttle Move
Notable Achievement
The company successfully transported the Space Shuttle Endeavour at no cost.
- Over decades it expanded into oil, petrochemical, water and infrastructure projects across the US and globally.
- It leverages digital tools such as AI platforms, utility data systems, and drone integration alongside traditional design and construction.
- Parsons completed high‑profile projects like major bridge, tunnel, and transit works.
- Specializing in transportation, energy, environmental remediation, urban development, industrial, and cybersecurity projects.
- The firm has delivered hundreds of mega‑projects worldwide, including infrastructure in the Middle East and environmental cleanup contracts.
Culture + Values
- Safety: We adeptly avoid risk through our high‑value technical and management solutions and a companywide, personal commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy culture and environment in all our offices and on each of our projects.
- Quality: We’re on a never‑ending quest to improve our processes, services, and products. Our quality management systems ensure ISO 9001 compliance every time…
- Integrity: Having integrity means that we remain transparent in our practices by openly communicating with each other, our customers, and stakeholders; that we prioritize the quality of every job; and that we do the right thing each time we’re faced with a tough decision.
- Innovation: Through intensive research and development, partnerships, and rapid prototyping, we confidently provide inventive processes and unique solutions that offer unrivaled value to our customers.
- Sustainability: We operate in accordance with best practices to deliver solutions while addressing environmental risk and minimizing our carbon footprint.
Environment + Sustainability
50% Reduction
Absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emissions by 2030
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, referencing a 2019 base year.
100% Renewable
Electricity Sourcing by 2028
A commitment to sourcing 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2028, having started from 0% in 2019.
90% Reduction
Absolute GHG Emissions by 2045
Long-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2045.
Net-Zero Goal
GHG Emissions by 2045
Comprehensive target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2045.
- Purchased renewable energy certificates and reduced market-based Scope 2 emissions in 2023.
- Achieved significant diversion of shredded paper and repurposed electronics in 2023.
- Recycled or repurposed hardware units in Middle East offices in 2023.
Inclusion & Diversity
34% increase
Diversity Representation
The organization achieved a significant 34% increase in diversity representation across the enterprise in 2021.
33% increase
Women in Leadership
Women in leadership roles grew by 33% within the organization in 2021, reflecting progress in gender diversity.
50% diverse
Executive Leadership
The executive leadership team was 50% diverse and demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusion in early 2022.
100% score
Human Rights Campaign Index
The organization earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 2023–2024, highlighting its dedication to LGBTQ+ equality.
- Created a DEI Council in 2017 to unify efforts around diversity and inclusion.
- Supports Employee Business Resource Groups such as MILVET, HOLA, PRIDE Alliance, BELONG, PWR, SOAR, and FORCE to foster networking, mentorship, and professional development.
- Recognized as one of Forbes' 2023 Best Employers for Diversity.