Assistant Engineer - Transportation Planning

Responsibilities

• The appointed candidate will assist senior team members in undertaking intersection analysis, traffic simulations, travel demand modelling and providing support services for the submission of traffic impact studies and transportation master plans.
• The successful candidate will work with experienced strategic and micro-simulation modellers across Canada who are at the cutting edge of modelling software application.
• Experience and knowledge of junction design and analysis, traffic software's including (Synchro, SIDRA, HCS, Vistro), strategic modelling software's (Emme, VISUM, Aimsun, TransCAD) and micro-simulation modelling (VISSIM) as well a good understanding of fundamental modelling techniques and traffic management techniques to enable you work effectively as part of the team.
  

Responsibilities

• Be a core member of WSP’s Modelling/ Transport Planning team, with key focus on detail and quality;
• Develop reports, and presentations;
• Zeal to grow self and dedication towards working independently/ with minimal guidance where required;
• Attend and contribute in team and project meetings via Teams and Video-conferencing;
• Work within project constraints; such as time, budget and resource;
• Complete accurate timesheets by set deadline;
• Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies; and
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Transportation Planning or equivalent from an accredited university or Urban Planning degree with emphasis in transportation planning;
• A solid understanding of traffic engineering and traffic signal operations. Experience with transportation related software packages (i.e. Synchro, SIDRA, HCS and VISSIM ) is required;
• A solid understanding of Travel Demand Modelling and its applications. Experience with transportation modelling related software packages (i.e. EMME, VISUM and TransCAD) is required;
• Familiarity with graphic design, SharePoint, AutoCAD, Microstation, Bentley InRoads, and GIS software would be an asset;
• Excellent communication, presentation, proposal and report writing skills are essential;
• Post-graduate with 1 to 3 years of International experience.
• Highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges; and
• Committed team player.