Senior Transportation Designer

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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+'s Transportation team have 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 wholistic 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. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you'll make a real impact. Together, we'll push boundaries and go above what's expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world

CIMA+ has an immediate opening for a Senior 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.

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.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you

• 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
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

For more information on this job opportunity, please contact Eric Fenyedi

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. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate's profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

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.​

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