Transportation Engineer-in-Training

WSP · Dartmouth, NS · $60,300 - $80,000 CAD annually We are seeking a Transportation Design Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our Transportation & Infrastructure team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. As a Transportation Engineer-in-Training, you will work alongside experienced engineers, contributing to roadway design, signalized intersections, roundabouts, active transportation, transit, site access, and multimodal transportation projects. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting transportation design assignments involving roadway corridors, signalized intersections, roundabouts, and active transportation facilities; Assisting with the preparation of functional, preliminary, and detailed design drawings, design briefs, technical memoranda, quantities, and cost estimates; Applying transportation design standards and guidelines to deliver safe and constructible solutions; Completing roadway design elements, including horizontal and vertical alignments, grading, curb returns, intersection layouts, cross-sections, pavement markings, and signage; Supporting signalized intersection design, including lane configurations, turning movements, pedestrian and cycling accommodations, signal equipment placement, and pavement markings; Assisting with roundabout planning and design, including entry and exit geometry, circulating roadways, splitter islands, truck accommodation, and pedestrian and cycling crossings; Conducting site plan and access reviews, including parking, loading, circulation, sightline, and AutoTURN assessments; Collaborating with designers, technicians, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams; Participating in coordination with clients, municipalities, and road authorities; Contributing to quality control reviews and internal design reviews; Gaining exposure to project management activities, including scope development, budget tracking, scheduling, and client communication; Preparing technical correspondence, meeting notes, reports, presentations, and proposal materials; Participating in site visits, field reviews, data collection programs, and construction-phase support, as required; Pursuing ongoing professional development, mentorship, and training toward your P.Eng. licensure. To be successful in this role, you will need: A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, preferably with a focus on transportation engineering, roadway design, or municipal infrastructure; Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or eligibility for registration with Engineers Nova Scotia, while working toward your P.Eng. designation; 0 to 4 years of relevant experience in transportation engineering or a related field; Foundational knowledge of roadway design, signalized intersections, roundabouts, active transportation, transit, site access, parking, and circulation principles; An interest in developing expertise in signalized intersection and roundabout design; Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D; Familiarity with TAC guidance, municipal standards, provincial requirements, accessibility considerations, and complete streets principles; Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and a willingness to learn from senior professionals; Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment; Strong written and verbal communication skills. The compensation range for this position is $60,300 - $80,000 CAD annually.