Transportation Designer

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to. 

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision of the future and challenge seekers.  

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. 

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to. 

Welcome to CIMA+ 

CIMA+ has an immediate opening for a Transportation Designer to join our growing team in Calgary. We’re looking for an individual who is eager to be challenged and ready to contribute to a dynamic, well-established, multidisciplinary Canadian engineering firm. Over the past decade, CIMA+ has expanded its operations across Western Canada, building both a strong reputation and a robust project portfolio. Our team includes industry-leading professionals and mentors who foster a culture of learning and growth, with a strong focus on developing the next generation of leaders. As an employee-owned firm, CIMA+ offers all employees the opportunity to purchase shares annually. For driven and talented individuals, a career at CIMA+ can lead to partnership and increased ownership opportunities in a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the technical design, layout and calculations of urban and rural roadways and highways.
• Lead and participate in the creation of final design deliverables and manage schedules and time allocation on the technical design tasks.
• Work closely with the engineering and senior technical staff to develop high-quality and technically accurate transportation related designs.
• Assist in the preparation and review of tender documents and project cost estimates, and be accountable for the designs, tender documents and calculations prepared for the design team and client.

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering, with 5+ years of experience in the engineering and construction industry; current ASET or APEGA certification preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads for the development of engineering designs and drawings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with clients and teams using platforms like Microsoft Teams; adaptable to evolving technology and software tools.
• Experience with all aspects of highway and intersection design (e.g. alignments, geometrics, staging, utilities, quantities, cost estimates, and documentation). Specific experience working with points, alignments, creating surfaces, running sections and profiles, calculating volumes, and creating output files are desired assets.
• A sound understanding of drafting standards and their application to the design process.
• Experience developing conceptual and functional level designs will also be considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with Alberta Transportation, City of Calgary, TAC, and other regional and municipal design standards.
• Ability to estimate design level of effort, meet milestone schedule deliverables and implement mitigation measures as required.
• Research capabilities and analytical skills to effectively present complex information to internal staff, key stakeholders, and management.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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