Intermediate Transportation Design Engineer

 

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description: 

We are seeking an Intermediate Transportation Design Engineer to join our dynamic Toronto West Office. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise in roadway and transit corridor design, excellent communication, and proven experience delivering detailed engineering projects. This position is primarily focused on the design, development, and delivery of transportation infrastructure, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to create innovative, sustainable mobility solutions.

Role accountabilities:

• Lead and deliver detailed design for transportation infrastructure projects, including municipal roads, highways, LRT/BRT corridors, and active transportation facilities.
• Develop engineering drawings and models using MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
• Prepare and review design documents, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for roadways, intersections, and transit facilities.
• Conduct road safety and traffic operations analysis to inform design decisions (not planning studies).
• Coordinate and integrate utility, drainage, and grading designs in collaboration with other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure all designs are compliant with applicable standards and guidelines (e.g., TAC, Ontario Traffic Manuals, MTO requirements).
• Support the preparation of tender packages and respond to contractor inquiries during construction.
• Perform quality checks for technical accuracy and completeness prior to submittal.
• Mentor junior staff in design tasks and technical best practices.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, attend design meetings, and deliver technical presentations if required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with PEO.
• 4-6 years of direct experience in transportation design: municipal roads, highways, LRT/BRT, intersection improvements, and active transportation infrastructure.
• Proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of specialized software (e.g., Synchro, AutoTurn) to support design tasks.
• Strong understanding of relevant technical standards, including TAC Geometric Design Guide, Ontario Traffic Manuals, and the Ontario Highway Traffic Act.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple design tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

 

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $117,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

 

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