Senior Engineer - Traffic Engineering

Position Summary

The City of Regina is recruiting to add a dynamic, experienced, and passionate Senior Engineer to the team in the Traffic Engineering Branch. Work involves the application of skilled engineering knowledge to a variety of difficult traffic engineering problems. As a team lead to a group of engineering professionals, you will supervise, mentor and train, while monitoring and managing multiple traffic engineering projects, programs, and expenditures.

Additionally, your responsibilities will include conducting all types of traffic engineering studies, temporary traffic control design and management, traffic safety studies, creating policies and design standards, bylaw management, and managing the design, construction, operation, and contractual requirements of various traffic system projects, including traffic signals, communications systems, traffic signs, and pavement markings. You will be responsible for representing the organization and engaging with both internal and external stakeholders. A thorough knowledge of transportation engineering standards, guidance, best practices and philosophies is essential, including multimodal complete streets, transit-oriented design, vision zero, traffic calming and right-of-way management.

As the City’s technical expert, you will work closely with external consultants as well as respond to inquiries from the public, the media, and City elected officials. Your professionalism, political acumen and superior communication and negotiation skills will serve you well as you will be called upon to prepare and present reports to City Council, Committees, and Senior Management.

Your strategic planning skills will help you establish effective targets and measurements for your team in alignment with achieving corporate goals. Your proven track record of leadership skills and labour relations experience will be essential as you develop, coach and manage the performance of your team.

If you have a University degree in Civil Engineering or related field with a minimum of eight (8) years of professional engineering experience in traffic or transportation engineering, you are encouraged to submit your resume and cover letter. You must be registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada and will be required to obtain APEGS registration within one (1) year of hire. Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) preferred. Certification as a Road Safety Professional (RSP1, RSP2) is an asset.

Regina is a rapidly growing city with a vibrant sense of community. We work hard to offer our residents programs and services that meet their needs and provide an enjoyable community experience. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and a comprehensive pension plan. Perhaps the most important aspect of working for the City is the strong promotion of a healthy work/life balance. We would love to have you join our team and help to contribute to the betterment of the community we serve.

Key Qualifications

• University Engineering Degree such as Civil, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Environmental with a minimum of five years professional engineering experience in a related transportation field.
• Advanced knowledge of project management principles and processes.
• Knowledge of contemporary supervision and leadership principles and practices.
• Skilled in managing multiple major engineering/operational data, plans, projects, programs and budgets.
• Advanced skill in expressing ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
• Advanced skill with standard office productivity software such as MS Office products and specialized analysis software. (i.e. AutoCAD Civil 3D, CAISE, EMME\III, SYNCHRO, Asset Management, and Maintenance Management)
• Advanced skill to think conceptually, analyze complex data and issues, interpret specifications/ plans/regulations, and develop innovative solutions.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relations and a respectful work environment with superiors, peers, subordinates and the general public.
• Skilled in listening, leading and influencing people, averting and resolving conflict, and cultivating consensus.
• Skilled in strategic planning, coordinating and directing staff, work teams, consultants and contractors.
• Ability to develop innovative engineering and operational solutions.
• Ability to apply the general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual as they apply to the position.

Working Conditions

• Registered or eligible for registration as a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Drivers Licence and have a vehicle available for work usage. 
• Must be motivated to strive for personal growth, self-awareness and excellence.
• Must be committed to Corporate values and initiatives.