Transportation Engineer

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

Role Overview

McElhanney is excited to add a Transportation Engineer to our team. We’re looking for a transportation engineer who’s curious, analytical, and comfortable working with data to solve real-world mobility challenges. In this role, you’ll contribute to a variety of transportation projects across Western Canada, supporting everything from traffic studies to long-range planning and design.

You’ll work with clients and multidisciplinary teams to understand issues, build models, and develop recommendations that lead to practical, well-informed decisions. You should be comfortable turning complex information into clear, easy-to-understand summaries for both technical and non-technical audiences.

This position offers flexibility to work remotely and supports a balanced work environment. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into data, collaborating with others, and making a tangible impact on how communities move and grow.
Join us at McElhanney, where your skills and expertise in transportation planning and traffic analysis will help shape Western Canada's transportation future.

This role is designated as a safety-sensitive position and completion of a pre-employment drug & alcohol and fitness for work testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a range of transportation planning and engineering projects, from early-stage proposals through to final delivery and implementation
• Conduct data analysis using a variety of sources, including traffic counts, turning movement data, and regional datasets, to support traffic impact assessments, corridor studies, and operational reviews
• Build and analyze traffic models using software such as Synchro, SimTraffic, Vistro, and HCS. Experience with macro-modelling tools (like VISSIM, VISUM, or EMME) is considered a strong asset
• Document technical work clearly and consistently, ensuring assumptions, methodologies, and results are well-communicated and easy to reference
• Support automation of data workflows where possible, using tools like Python, Power Query, and Excel to streamline repetitive tasks and improve efficiency
• Prepare technical memos, reports, and presentations that clearly communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across offices and provide input that supports the planning, design, and decision-making processes of various transportation projects
• Stay current with industry trends, municipal and provincial guidelines, and best practices in transportation planning and traffic engineering

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in transportation engineering, operations, or planning
• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. P.Eng designation (or eligibility) is preferred
• Strong background in traffic analysis, including experience with Synchro, SimTraffic, Vistro, and HCS. Experience with VISSIM, VISUM, or EMME is an asset
• Comfortable working with datasets in tools like Python, Power BI, or Excel, with experience using Power Query and VBA to manage, clean, and analyze data
• Familiarity with planning and design standards from Alberta Transportation, the City of Calgary, and the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities, while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Valid (or in progress) Class 5 driver’s license

What’s In It For You?

The salary range for this position is $92,000 - $137,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
• A small-business / family-like workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Office location that is centrally located and transit accessible
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth including access to courses on our Learning Hub, paid professional development, mentorship program, and encouragement to join internal committees such as, Young Professional, Women at McElhanney, Equity Diversity and Inclusion, and technical service groups

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.