Senior Transportation/Roadway Designer
About The Position
Mott MacDonald Canada is seeking a Senior Transportation/Roadway Designer to support its growing civil team with infrastructure assignments for public and private-sector clients. This role offers the opportunity to work on projects with local clients across Canada, as well as international projects with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, leveraging the expertise of Mott MacDonald's global practices. The company emphasizes employee ownership, sustainability, innovation, and empowering its people to excel, learn, and grow. They value potential and diverse perspectives, encouraging applications even from candidates who may not meet every listed requirement.
Requirements
- 10-15 years of Experience in Linear Infrastructure or Site Development Projects.
- Emphasis and proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D.
- Strong computer software skills with ProjectWise, Word, Excel & MS Project.
- Comprehensive knowledge with TAC, including various Municipal & Regional design and drafting standards.
- Skilled in cost estimating, quantity preparation and specification writing.
- Have a track record of gaining approval of infrastructure designs from roads authorities and environmental agencies.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and deliver projects under stringent schedules in a fast-paced turnaround environment.
- Excellent time management skills, setting priorities, to complete deliverables on time.
- Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand what tasks are required to deliver projects and assignments successfully, as well as solving technical challenges while developing new workflows.
- Genuine interest to develop and progress digital delivery with a propensity for learning.
- Maintain and improve knowledge of drafting techniques, standards, practices, and engineering procedures.
Nice To Haves
- (C.Tech or C.E.T.) Certification is an asset.
- Experience with MicroStation and InRoads will be considered.
- Strong written and communication skills
- Confident and positive attitude
- Ability to build and harbor good working relationships with our business partners, suppliers, contractors, and clients
- Ability to conduct their work independently
- Flexibility to travel
Responsibilities
- Develop preliminary and detailed design based on engineering reports, detailed notes, and client specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
- Design roadways using Civil 3D; knowledge of OpenRoads design software is a plus.
- Prepare preliminary and detailed design drawings, including plans, profiles, cross-sections, geometrics, drainage, and utilities.
- Prepare design quantities, cost estimates, and provide technical support throughout the tendering and construction processes.
- Coordinate with project managers and design team members to understand project requirements and deliverables, and participate in decisions regarding technical methods, scheduling, and cost.
- Adhere to industry design standards and drafting requirements.
- Mentor, coach, and train junior staff, providing ongoing support and guidance.
- Review and issue finalized shop drawings.
- Coordinate and mentor junior staff.
- Follow checking and self-checking processes, issue drawings to internal and external clients, and manage electronic information.
- Engage as part of large multidisciplinary teams and coordinate design documents for consistency.
- Engage effectively and professionally in verbal and written communications.
- Utilize collaboration techniques for information management and implement Building Information Modelling (BIM).
- Train team members in technical software and collaboration tools, and design coordination workflows.
Benefits
- Personal and group performance bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
