Transportation Student

Job summary

The Transportation Student will assist in the planning and design of highways and municipal roads by performing technical analysis and preparing reports. They will also conduct site investigations, develop design alignments, and coordinate with multi-discipline teams on various projects.

Job details

Your Opportunity Imagine being part of a dynamic team that designs innovative solutions for our diverse set of clients. The Transportation Student will join a team of experienced highway designers to develop their skills in identifying deficiencies, evaluating improvement alternatives, and selecting preferred alternatives based on design guidelines. The ideal candidate has the ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation including effective coordination of internal and external constituents, demonstrated experience on various planning and engineering projects, effective meeting facilitation skills and strong knowledge of regulatory requirements. Position will be part-time employment, and workplace is in our London office. Your Key Responsibilities As a Transportation Engineering Student, you will be involved in the planning and design of major provincial highways, interchanges, and local municipal roads. You will be responsible for assisting our team in the following areas: * Assisting on a variety of tasks, including reviewing relevant policies, performing technical analysis, writing technical reports, and preparing presentations for clients. * Conducting site investigations to obtain an understanding of existing conditions, site constraints, and other challenges. * Developing alignments, profiles, typical cross-sections, and grading cross-sections * Roadside safety design and roadway drainage design * Quantity calculations and cost estimating * Preparing contract documents * Preparing and presenting information to the public * Project scheduling and coordinating multi-discipline teams * Assists with the preparation of proposals, project reporting and other marketing endeavors. * Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Your Capabilities and Credentials * Working knowledge of relevant roadway and highway design guides, such as the TAC Geometric Design Guide * Familiarity with highway and roadway design related software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and InRoads/OpenRoads * Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Similar summer work-term or co-op experience would be considered as a definite asset for this position * Good technical writing skills; capable of creating reports, letters and specifications as well as oral communication. * Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the team * Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite Education and Experience * Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering * 0-2 years of relevant transportation engineering experience (co-op experience counts) Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation. Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What you’ll do

The Transportation Student will assist in the planning and design of highways and municipal roads by performing technical analysis and preparing reports. They will also conduct site investigations, develop design alignments, and coordinate with multi-discipline teams on various projects.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and possess 0-2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in roadway design software such as AutoCAD or Civil 3D and strong technical writing skills are required.

Benefits

• Health plan
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Wellness program
• Health care spending account
• Wellness spending account
• Group registered retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Group tax-free savings account
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Short-term disability plan
• Long-term disability plan
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid time off

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Highway design
• Technical analysis
• Technical writing
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• MicroStation
• OpenRoads
• Microsoft Office
• Project scheduling
• Cost estimating
• Drainage design
• Roadside safety design
• Site investigation
• Communication skills
• Meeting facilitation
• Sustainable Engineering
• Roadway Design
• Meeting Facilitation
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Project Documentation
• Project Schedules
• OpenRoads (Civil Design Software)
• Proofreading
• Complex Problem Solving
• Drainage Design
• Time Off Management
• Resilience
• Digital Transformation
• Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Technical Analysis
• Civil Engineering
• Cost Estimation
• Creativity
• Environmental Consulting
• Field Research
• Geometric Design
• Highway Design
• Marketing
• Innovation
• Project Management
• Microsoft Outlook
• MicroStation (CAD Design Software)
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Presentations
• Proactivity
• Regulatory Requirements
• Technical Writing
• Transport Engineering
• Verbal Communication Skills

Job areas

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Consulting
• Construction
• Transportation Specialist
• Transportation Engineer
• Civil Engineers
• Transportation Engineers

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