Transportation Engineer - Junior/Intermediate Associate

Calgary, Alberta

30 Forensic Engineering is one of Canada's largest and most respected multi-disciplinary forensic firms. Our core team of 70 professional investigators, engineering technicians and support staff is enhanced through relationships with some of the top scientists, standard-makers and specialized consultants in North America serving a wide variety of industries including: Insurance, Manufacturing, Legal, Construction, Health Care, Commercial and Residential Property, Financial, Government, Hospitality, Mining, Renewable Energy and Transportation.

If you want to be a part of this fun, exciting, growing firm and contribute your skills, knowledge and abilities to our diverse and growing group of professionals, we are looking for you.

Purpose:

The Transportation Engineer will report directly into the Practice Lead, Transportation, collaborating with other subject matter experts to consult with clients; perform examinations, testing, and analysis; and prepare technical reports and findings in a clear, concise, efficient, and professional manner.

Roles and responsibilities will include:

• Assisting senior staff for managing and maintaining growing transportation safety, engineering and planning market across Canada and focusing on western region such as Alberta and British Columbia .
• Perform in-depth safety investigations for post collisions/incidents and proactive safety or vision zero approach for potential improvement to existing or future facilities.
• Perform planning, operational, maintenance, and design investigations for various transportation projects.
• Assisting the senior staff with transportation planning projects, including writing technical memos or reports, participating in public engagement sessions, coordination and tracking or achieving project milestones.
• Perform site examinations for collision/incident investigations in western region.
• Oversee and assist in the preparation of technical drawings and simulations from field measurements, sketches, technical calculations, and other data.
• Prepare technical memos, reports, assessment summary, presentations based upon sound investigations and analysis.
• Assisting senior staff to manage projects according to client-approved scopes of work and deliver high quality reports on time and within budget.
• Effectively communicate investigation and analysis findings to colleagues and others.
• Develop an understanding of the core values of the firm and familiarization with the strategic plan.
• Review plans and specifications to determine whether they meet relevant transportation regulation, guidelines, standards, policies, and practices.
• Working towards technical independence and providing expert testimony in court.
• Participate in developing and growing existing client base.
• Participation in client interactions, industry events, marketing activities and seminars.

Requirements:

• Hold, at minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in transportation engineering (post Graduate degree is preferred).
• Have a minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience (or post graduate degree) working in a transportation engineering environment, preferably in the area of transportation safety, engineering and planning and in a consulting environment in Canada or outside of Canada.
• Demonstrated knowledge of prevailing transportation guidelines, standards, and regulations including, but not limited to, the Ontario Traffic Manuals, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads, HTA, and other TAC and Ministry of Transportation publications.
• Currently registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in western region or elsewhere in Canada .
• Demonstrated working knowledge of road safety programs including, but not limited to, network screening, safety reviews or audits, and collision modification factors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of roadway design, maintenance, operations, transportation planning process or policy development
• Knowledge of roadway operations, maintenance and winter maintenance will be considered an asset.
• Experience in the legal or litigation field would be an asset.
• Excellent technical writing skills are a must.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients.
• Good presentation skills are an asset.
• Have working knowledge of current transportation engineering software, including SynchroTM.
• Work from the 30FE office 6/8 times per month is preferred. Flexible work conditions would be considered depending on potential candidates' current location.

Competencies and Attributes:

• Project management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Self-motivated and ability to self-manage.
• Capacity for fast learning.
• Capability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively – both oral and written.
• Proficient in learning new computer applications.
• Thorough and results oriented.
• Excellent teamwork skills.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary that is line with our defined pay structure
• Opportunity to earn annual bonus
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid remote work along with a variety of virtual and in-person events to help drive business and also connect with your colleagues
• Extended Health & Dental
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (for employee and dependents)
• Learning & Development
• Coverage of relevant certifications
• Wellness subsidy

Our Mission:

We are problem solvers. Together, our passionate and diverse professionals are relentless in their pursuit of the truth. We bring clarity to complex scientific problems to help our clients make decisions with confidence.

How we work:

Our corporate philosophy is based on providing an unparalleled combination of technical excellence, powerful reporting, and professional service. That, combined with our commitment to ethical practice, has quickly established us as the preeminent forensic firm in Canada servicing the legal and insurance industries. The firm is progressive in its management practices and is committed to implement systems and protocols that will support ongoing growth.

Our Process:

30 Forensic Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of gender identity or expression, race, ethnic origin, creed, place of origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law. Upon request we will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

We believe in diversity and inclusivity and that is why our interview process is designed for a positive candidate experience and to ensure every candidate is evaluated equally. All applications will be reviewed from our Talent Team and the successful candidate(s) will go through the following recruitment process:

1. Recruiter Phone Interview
2. Hiring Manager(s) Interview
3. Team Interview

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their cover letter and resume to: https://30fe.bamboohr.com/careers/104

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those qualified for the position will be contacted.