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Job Description

Aecom Kelowna is hiring a Senior Highway Design Engineer.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide and/or supervise the delivery of professional highway design services.

• Serve as a fully capable professional and engineer of record with advance knowledge in developing design procedures to facilitate high quality and cost-effective highway design solutions.

• Lead the analysis, development, and implementation of multi-modal transportation design solutions for complex and major highway projects.

• Provide professional advisory services in highway design engineering to clients, project teams and other partners.

• Complete or lead highway design deliverables through internal and external sources including designs, cost estimates, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic and working drawings.

• Review the deliverables for accuracy, completeness, functionality, and adherence to BC Provincial standards, procedures and requirements.

• Conduct or lead interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables and develop estimates of technical efforts for projects.

• Provide design review services, expert advice including terms of references for traffic impact studies and reviews on land development projects.

• Keep current with highway design engineering policies and standards through ongoing professional development, participation in ongoing learning webinars, conferences, seminars and literature review.

• Supervise licensed and non-licensed professional and technical staff including assignment of work, guidance, mentoring, development and evaluation of performance plans.

• Experience managing concurrent projects of substantial scopes and interpreting highway design project specifications and standards, and providing direction and leadership to project teams.

• Lead proposals and teaming for highway design assignments through collaboration with other business lines within AECOM.

• Develop and train others in the field of CAD highway designs per provincial standards.

• Project manage highway design projects from planning through design and construction including collaboration with full design team and client.

• Provide or lead the delivery of design reports including criteria, intent, constructability, and staging.

• Prepare or lead the delivery of design and construction status reports for client and project teams.

• Lead and assist with the development of project scope, schedule, and budget alongside client, project manager and other team members.

• Perform or lead field reviews and/or coordinate site construction activities ensuring compliance with construction contract documents and design intents.

• Develop project specific design specification and criteria including use of CAD and other software.

• Organize and lead project meetings with client and public and oversees all aspects of the project to ensure client needs are met.

• Assist with the preparation of regulatory requirements, permits, environmental assessments and stakeholder consultation.

• Direct and oversee highway design work and help build highway engineering business profile.

• Propose opportunities and assist with business development and highway engineering team building in BC.

• Implement corporate policies related to quality management and sustainable legacies.

• Supporting AECOM’s vision, values, and key business development priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering + 8 years experience in transportation with direct responsibility for highway geometrics design or Technical Diploma in Applied Science with a minimum 10 years progressive experience in highway geometrics design.
• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration with Engineers & Geoscientists BC.
• Experienced with the applications of BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit's Provincial Standard Specifications, BC Supplement to the TAC Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Master Municipal Construction Documents and BC Building Codes will be an asset.

• Ability to interpret application of the BC Motor Vehicle and BC Transportation Acts will be an asset.

• Knowledge and experience in developing and interpreting highway engineering policies, practices, procedures, standards, and regulations in BC.

• Advanced experience working with highway design practices and standards.

• Experience working with and providing advice and counsel to government clients and a variety of stakeholders.

• Preference may be given to those who have a minimum of 5 years hands on experience working and creating designs using Civil 3D.

Additional Information

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.