Senior Transportation Engineer in Calgary

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CIMA+’s Transportation team has created a reputation for excellence within the transportation sector by successfully delivering thousands of projects over the past 30 years. Our talented engineers can lead any type of project, regardless of its complexity and scale. The team draws on a reservoir of diverse experience that includes planning, design, inspection, construction management, and infrastructure reconstruction in both rural and urban environments. We take a holistic approach to transportation projects that minimizes the environmental footprint, promotes sustainable growth, and supports resilient communities. Our innovative solutions integrate all modes of transportation, so motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists co-exist safely and travel efficiently.

With continued growth in Alberta’s transportation sector, CIMA+ is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to join our Calgary team. This leadership role is focused on delivering varied complexity urban, highway and transportation infrastructure projects with a focus on southern Alberta and the City of Calgary.

As a senior leader within our Transportation group, you will oversee projects from design through construction while playing a key role in business development, client relationship management, and team mentorship. You will help shape the strategic direction of our transportation practice in Calgary and contribute to expanding CIMA+’s presence across Alberta and Western Canada. This is an opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and is motivated to deliver high-quality, practical solutions that strengthen the communities we serve.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on senior project management and design leadership across the full project lifecycle, including preliminary design, detailed design, tendering, construction administration, and closeout for major and minor transportation projects.
• Lead and actively manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and quality control processes, ensuring delivery meets client expectations and CIMA+ standards.
• Develop Project Execution Plans, QA/QC plans, risk registers, health and safety plans, and other key project documentation.
• Lead and mentor junior staff in geometric design and 3D roadway modeling using software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical, traffic, drainage, and environmental disciplines.
• Serve as primary client contact for key accounts, maintaining strong relationships with City of Calgary, TEC, and other municipal stakeholders in Southern Alberta.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities; contribute to capture planning, teaming strategies, and proposal preparation.

Profile

• Professional Engineer, or other professional designations, registered or eligible to be registered in Alberta.
• Minimum of 10+ years of project design and construction experience in urban and rural transportation infrastructure projects and project management in Alberta.
• Strong Design and modeling experience with all aspects of highway and intersection design.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with clients and teams.
• Familiarity with Alberta Transportation, City of Calgary, TAC, and other regional and municipal design standards.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands and responsibilities.

Why choose CIMA+?

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution.
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada.
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience.
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills.

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.