Principal Highways Engineer

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is currently seeking a Principal Highways Engineer to support clients from our Vancouver office. The individual in this position will be responsible for successfully leading and delivering a variety of highway, transportation and roadway projects. You'll be responsible for engaging and working with our transportation clients in the local public transportation sector, including the province, contractors, and local municipalities to develop strong working relationships and deliver a variety of multi-modal transportation assignments including highways, municipal roadways, and active transportation infrastructure. 
 

Mott MacDonald values equality, diversity, and inclusion. You will be working with a close-knit team of motivated and diverse professionals from various backgrounds. This is a chance to be a part of a progressive and rapidly growing organization.
 

As Principal Highways engineer, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
 

• Leading the preliminary and detailed design development of transportation projects (roads and highways) in both rural and urban environments.

• Manage multi-disciplinary design teams for highway and other transportation projects

• Lead, supervise , and support a talented team of highway professionals to undertake geometric, grading, signage, and pavement marking design, working closely with other design leads to incorporate drainage, utility, geotechnical, environmental, traffic, and structural elements into the overall design.

• Develop quantity take-offs, design criteria, and design reports throughout various stages of preliminary, functional, and detailed design.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians/technologists.
   

As the qualified candidate, you possess the following skills/qualifications:
 

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and BC P.Eng designation

• 10+ years of highway design experience and a minimum 5-years experience in Canada for public sector clients delivering detailed geometric design.

• Good working knowledge of MoTI BC and TAC design standards and BC best practices.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD Civil 3D

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
 

In compliance with the B.C. Pay Transparency Act, the expected salary range is from $125,000 - $175,000 CAD. 
Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range. 
 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

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