Intermediate Transportation Planning Engineer

CIMA+ • Calgary, AB

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

CIMA+ is seeking an experienced Intermediate Transportation Planning Engineer to join our multidisciplinary mobility team in Calgary. You will lead and contribute to projects that shape how communities move throughout Calgary, Alberta, and Western Canada. Working alongside transportation planners, traffic engineers, designers, and data specialists, you will help deliver innovative, sustainable, and practical mobility solutions for both public and private sector clients. We value individuals who combine their existing expertise with a willingness to develop new skills and contribute to innovative solutions that keep pace with industry trends. Success in this role will be measured by your ability to deliver technically excellent work, build trusted client relationships, mentor emerging professionals, and contribute to the continued growth of our transportation practice.

Requirements

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta or be able to apply for this status.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in transportation engineering, with a strong portfolio of project delivery and client engagement.
• Proven experience working with the City of Calgary and other Alberta public agencies responsible for transportation, transit, and municipal infrastructure
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian and Alberta transportation standards, including TAC guidelines, provincial manuals, and municipal engineering requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Synchro, SimTraffic, and HCS is required.
• Strong organizational skills to balance the delivery of multiple projects with ambitious timelines while also performing as a key resource for various needs and issues that may arise
• Ability to work independently and within a fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships, lead projects, and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

Nice To Haves

• Experience with traffic simulation, planning, GIS, and design software (e.g., Vissim, Aimsun, Visum, SIDRA, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation) is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with modern safety concepts and performance evaluation methods, including Vision Zero, the Safe Systems Approach, the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) predictive method, and surrogate safety analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support transportation planning studies including transportation master plans, functional planning studies, transportation impact assessments, geometric assessments, parking studies, safety reviews, and operational analyses.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and technical delivery.
• Analyze multimodal transportation data, travel demand, land use, and development scenarios.
• Develop practical transportation solutions supported by engineering analysis.
• Prepare and review technical reports, memoranda, exhibits, and presentations.
• Build strong relationships with municipal and private-sector clients.
• Support proposal preparation, interviews, and business development initiatives.
• Mentor junior staff through technical guidance, project delivery, and client development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• Annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed