Transportation Engineer-in-Training

We are seeking a Transportation Design Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our Transportation & Infrastructure team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

As a Transportation Engineer-in-Training, you will work alongside experienced engineers, contributing to roadway design, signalized intersections, roundabouts, active transportation, transit, site access, and multimodal transportation projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting transportation design assignments involving roadway corridors, signalized intersections, roundabouts, and active transportation facilities;
• Assisting with the preparation of functional, preliminary, and detailed design drawings, design briefs, technical memoranda, quantities, and cost estimates;
• Applying transportation design standards and guidelines to deliver safe and constructible solutions;
• Completing roadway design elements, including horizontal and vertical alignments, grading, curb returns, intersection layouts, cross-sections, pavement markings, and signage;
• Supporting signalized intersection design, including lane configurations, turning movements, pedestrian and cycling accommodations, signal equipment placement, and pavement markings;
• Assisting with roundabout planning and design, including entry and exit geometry, circulating roadways, splitter islands, truck accommodation, and pedestrian and cycling crossings;
• Conducting site plan and access reviews, including parking, loading, circulation, sightline, and AutoTURN assessments;
• Collaborating with designers, technicians, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams;
• Participating in coordination with clients, municipalities, and road authorities;
• Contributing to quality control reviews and internal design reviews;
• Gaining exposure to project management activities, including scope development, budget tracking, scheduling, and client communication;
• Preparing technical correspondence, meeting notes, reports, presentations, and proposal materials;
• Participating in site visits, field reviews, data collection programs, and construction-phase support, as required;
• Pursuing ongoing professional development, mentorship, and training toward your P.Eng. licensure.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, preferably with a focus on transportation engineering, roadway design, or municipal infrastructure;
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or eligibility for registration with Engineers Nova Scotia, while working toward your P.Eng. designation;
• 0 to 4 years of relevant experience in transportation engineering or a related field;
• Foundational knowledge of roadway design, signalized intersections, roundabouts, active transportation, transit, site access, parking, and circulation principles;
• An interest in developing expertise in signalized intersection and roundabout design;
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D;
• Familiarity with TAC guidance, municipal standards, provincial requirements, accessibility considerations, and complete streets principles;
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and a willingness to learn from senior professionals;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The compensation range for this position is $60,300 - $80,000 CAD annually.