Role Overview
SSA Recruitment Canada is hiring a Transportation Lead. This is a full-time role in CA. posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
Transportation Lead
Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta | Full-Time, Permanent
A well-established Alberta-based consulting firm is looking to hire an experienced Transportation Lead for their Calgary or Edmonton office. This is a senior, high-impact role for an engineer who wants to provide technical leadership on complex infrastructure projects while helping grow a thriving transportation practice.
The Role
As Transportation Lead, you'll act as a trusted advisor to public and private sector clients, providing both strategic direction and hands-on technical expertise across a varied project portfolio. You'll guide the planning, analysis, and design of transportation systems, mentor and develop the team, and play an active part in winning new work and building client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, analysis, and design of transportation infrastructure, including roadways, complete streets, interchanges, urban and rural intersections, traffic signals, roundabouts, traffic calming, active transportation, transit, parking, and access management
- Take on Project Manager, Technical Lead, or Subject Matter Expert duties as projects require
- Prepare and oversee engineering reports, design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
- Ensure all designs meet municipal, provincial, and national standards
- Manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects
- Collaborate across disciplines including civil engineering, land development, and geomatics
- Coordinate subconsultants and contribute to public engagement and stakeholder consultation
- Lead proposal pursuits, including scope, scheduling, and fee development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal and government clients
- Provide mentorship and technical oversight to developing engineers and technical staff
- Contribute to quality control and technical review processes
What You'll Bring
- A bachelor's degree in engineering
- P.Eng. designation and good standing with APEGA, or eligibility for registration
- 10 to 15 years of relevant transportation engineering experience, ideally in a consulting setting
- Strong technical background in transportation planning, design, urban design analysis, and operational analysis
- Proficiency with modelling tools such as Synchro, SIDRA, VISUM, HCS, and AutoTURN
- Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D (preferred), and roundabout software such as TORUS, ARCADY, or Rodel (an asset)
- Functional knowledge of ArcGIS (an asset)
- Proven project management ability and strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
- A valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed
About SSA Recruitment Canada
SSA Recruitment Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Transportation Lead position at SSA Recruitment Canada?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to SSA Recruitment Canada. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Transportation Lead position at SSA Recruitment Canada located?
This position is based in CA. SSA Recruitment Canada has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Transportation Lead at SSA Recruitment Canada earn?
SSA Recruitment Canada has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Transportation Lead role at SSA Recruitment Canada posted?
This role was posted on June 30, 2026 (15 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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