Transportation Modeler - ( 240003AT )

Description

Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in transportation planning and traffic engineering by starting with an excellent team and a great consultant company. We plan multi-modal connections that get people and goods moving—whether by vehicles, transit, active or other modes. 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 now and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

Imagine being part of a dynamic team that designs innovative solutions for our diverse set of clients. Our Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering (TPTE) group provides comprehensive planning, design, and engineering services. As a Transportation Modeler, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of planning and design projects as a team member under the guidance and supervision of more senior staff. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver who takes initiative with demonstrated knowledge and experience in engineering and planning projects, basic understanding of regulatory requirements, good overall communication skills including technical writing skills, and demonstrated experience with transportation planning, traffic engineering, data analysis and modelling.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Uses knowledge of the general concepts of transportation planning, transportation modelling and traffic engineering.

• Assists with the preparation of proposals and technical reports including traffic impact studies, parking studies, feasibility studies, environmental assessment studies and etc.

• Assists in coordinating with clients, regulatory/resource agencies, and local governments.

• Performs research, obtains traffic and GIS data, makes calculations, and conducts transportation related analyses.

• Responsible for assisting in the preparation and coordination of technical activities on assigned projects.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Qualifications

Capabilities and Credentials

• Minimum two years of experience as a transportation planner or traffic engineer with hands-on experience working with modelling software,

• Working experience on traffic impact studies, environmental assessment studies or similar tasks.

• Working knowledge of transportation planning and traffic engineering.

• Experience with transportation modelling packages such as Emme, VISUM, TransCAD, Aimsun or VISSIM,

• Working experience with Synchro and HCS software with knowledge of intersection operational analysis including signalized intersections.

• Developing cooperative skills in working efficiently with a team.

• Proficient in using Microsoft (MS) Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Access and MS Project will be an asset.

• Highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges and learn new skills.

• Demonstrated ability to perform individually or as a team member with effective time management skills and able to work on different tasks at the same time.

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

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; including the ability to prepare and present complex technical reports, research and analysis

• Developing organizational skills and understanding of task assignment and schedule.

• Developing knowledge of provincial and municipal legal requirements, and design/planning procedures in relevant jurisdictions.

• Knowledge of using GIS software and AutoCAD.

• Eligible to be Licensed as a P.Eng. or RPP by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) or the Ontario Professional Planning Institute;

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Planning, Engineering, or related fields. Master’s degree will be an asset.

TPTE team uses a hybrid working environment. Some travel may be required, such as site visits, delivering plans or documents to reviewing agencies or clients or to attending in-person meetings. The candidate may be required to visit study areas, construction sites and/or be exposed to outside elements and inclement weather conditions.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Markham

Organization : BC-1605 Transpt-CA Ontario GTA

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Aug 30, 2024, 9:15:12 AM

Req ID: 240003AT

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans