Junior Transportation Designer– Utilities & Highways
About The Position
Arcadis is seeking a motivated Junior Transportation Engineer to join their Utilities & Highways team. This role offers an opportunity to launch an engineering career by contributing to a diverse range of highway, roadway, and utility infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting the planning, design, and delivery of impactful projects, with hands-on experience and mentorship from senior engineers. This position is ideal for an early-career engineer eager to develop technical skills, gain project exposure, and grow within a collaborative team environment. Arcadis focuses on designing thriving and connected cities and communities, addressing evolving demands from a growing population through sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Proficiency with CAD tools (MicroStation, Open Roads/Inroads, or AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred).
- Understanding of highway, road, and/or utility design principles.
- Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
- Eagerness to learn, grow professionally, and contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with transportation or utility projects is an asset.
- New graduates with relevant internship/co-op experience are encouraged to apply.
- Familiarity with municipal and/or provincial (e.g., MTO) standards is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing preliminary and detailed design drawings, technical reports, and engineering memos for highway and utility coordination projects under the supervision of senior team members.
- Support design processes for highways, roadways, utility relocations (water, sewer, gas, telecommunications, etc.), grading, drainage, and related infrastructure.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements (MTO, TAC, municipal standards, etc.).
- Collaborate with internal project teams, clients, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Utilize CAD software such as Open Roads or AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop design drawings and models.
- Participate in field investigations, data collection, and analysis as required.
Benefits
- Mentorship from senior engineers
- Opportunity for professional development
- Skills-based approach to career pathing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
