Senior Transportation Engineer – Geometric Design
Jan 29, 2026
We’ve opened a role in our Guelph office for a talented, entrepreneurial Senior Transportation Engineer to work alongside exceptional people in JLR’s Civil group.
Pop Quiz
- Are you a resourceful, clever, and enthusiastic Transportation Engineer with over ten years of experience in the field of transportation planning and geometric design?
- Are you interested in working collaboratively with a talented team of urban planners, architects and civil engineers to help plan new communities, commercial developments or institutions while minimizing impacts to public safety?
- Are you a true leader with a passion for transportation networks, geometric roadway design, intersection and roundabout layout optimization, and safety‑focused roadway planning to shape the way cities evolve?
- Do you have demonstrated experience applying TAC Geometric Design Guidelines and Ontario provincial/municipal geometric standards?
- Do you have expertise in designing intersections, roundabouts, roadway horizontal/vertical alignments, and corridor layouts?
If you scored five for five, JLR has a home for you as a Senior Transportation Engineer! You’ll be supported by a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, 100% employee‑owned firm that has a long‑established reputation for quality services in multiple sectors, while you take on existing clients, develop new relationships, and deliver world‑class, innovative solutions that support community building and growth in our cities.
Your Role as a Senior Transportation Engineer
- Lead geometric roadway design and related transportation engineering from feasibility to IFC, including:
- Urban and rural roadway alignments (horizontal/vertical), cross sections, and corridor layouts.
- Intersection and roundabout conceptual & detailed design, including sight distance, channelization, auxiliary lanes, and access management.
- Active transportation integration (cycling and pedestrian facilities) within new and retrofit corridors.
- Traffic operations analysis and mitigation concepts using Synchro/SIDRA to inform design decisions.
- Applying design criteria and standards, preparing plans and profiles, grading sites, and defining key geometric elements.
- Engaging clients by presenting concepts, alternatives, and design reports to municipal staff, developers, and approval authorities.
- Leading delivery by managing scope, schedule, and budget; conducting QA/QC reviews; and coordinating with survey, utilities, drainage, and structures teams.
- Mentoring graduates and technologists, sharing best practices, and evolving design templates and processes.
- Leveraging core tools including:
- Civil 3D
- AutoCAD / MicroStation / OpenRoads
- Synchro / SIDRA
- AutoTurn
- VBA Scripting
Benefits
- Share ownership opportunities at all levels
- Merit and profit bonus program
- Competitive salaries reviewed annually
Work‑life Balance and Employee Wellness
- Immediate health and dental benefits
- RRSP/DPSP matching program
- Parental leave top‑up program
- Fun Funds to plan extracurricular social events
Locations
Ottawa, Kingston, Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay, Guelph, London
EEO Statement
JLR welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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