Senior Transportation/Roadway Designer

Mott MacDonald•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$110,000 - CA$135,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Mott MacDonald Canada is currently involved in several major infrastructure projects in Canada. We are currently seeking a Senior Transportation/Roadway Designer to support our growing civil team to assist with infrastructure assignments for public and private-sector clients. You will have the opportunity to work for local clients across the country through our Toronto offices. This position offers opportunities to work on projects from around the world with colleagues from various backgrounds, tapping into the expertise of our global practices.

Requirements

10-15 years of Experience in Linear Infrastructure or Site Development Projects.
Emphasis and proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D. Experience with MicroStation and InRoads will be considered.
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.
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 is a must, 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 for junior staff.
Review and issue finalize shop drawings.
Coordinate and mentor junior staff.
Following checking and self-checking process, issuing drawings to internal and external clients, and managing 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).
Training team members in technical software and collaboration tools, design coordination workflows.