Transportation Engineer

City of Fredericton • Fredericton, NB

16h • CA$81,386 - CA$119,728 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Engineering & Operations, the Transportation Engineer will work closely with Engineering staff on transportation, development and capital construction projects. Additionally, they are responsible for providing input, recommendations, and technical decisions to advance the City’s overall Transportation System. Focusing on safety and efficiency, the incumbent will develop strategies to improve the movement of pedestrians and vehicles, identify and eliminate pedestrian and AT gaps, identify and improve aspects of the cycling network, and identify safety concerns within the system through Engineering analysis. The Transportation Engineer will also provide support to various operational Divisions within Engineering and Operations.

Requirements

• University Degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and/or Master’s Degree in Transportation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Traffic/Transportation Engineering.
• Registered (or future eligibility to register (MIT) as a Professional Engineer in APEGNB.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, Council, consultants, and the media.
• A clear Driver’s Abstract is required as condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Traffic operations modelling (Synchro) is desirable.
• A working knowledge of TDM and simulation software (VISUM/VISSIM) is considered an asset.
• Experience identifying collision trends via historical collision data is considered an asset.
• Ability to speak in both official languages would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical decisions and recommendations on the City’s transportation system including roadways, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, cycling infrastructure, intersections, and lighting.
• Works with the Engineers to establish a capital program to address safety and efficiency issues identified in the transportation system.
• Provides technical guidance to staff and consultants on development projects and capital construction projects.
• Establishes and maintains linkages to the Traffic Operations Section to provide advice, coordinate input, and ensure an effective partnership.
• Establishes and maintains linkages to the Transit and Parking Division.
• Establishes and maintains effective partnerships with interest groups within the community.
• Presents information and recommendations to Standing Committees and City Council.
• Establishes and maintains effective partnerships with the City Police with respect to responding to citizen traffic concerns and public education.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $3,103.22 - $4,598.18 bi-weekly (CUPE Local 3864 - Step 9-12 depending on experience).
• Biweekly benefit spending allowance of $279.98 - $343.71.
• Health, Dental, Insurance Benefits, and Pension Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level