Intermediate Highway Design Engineer

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Capabilities

Drafting and Design

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#41173

Market

Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are seeking an Intermediate Highway Design Engineer to join our Highways & Roads team in Calgary . In this role, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects that enhance connectivity and improve communities. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and play a key role in shaping roadway design solutions from concept through to detailed design.

As part of our growing transportation team, you’ll work on major roadway and highway projects across Canada. You’ll support the development of innovative, sustainable, and technically sound design solutions while helping deliver projects that keep people and goods moving safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop roadway and highway designs, including alignments, profiles, cross-sections, and grading using Civil 3d and Open Roads

Prepare and review design calculations, technical reports, and contract documents

Collaborate with CAD technicians and designers to produce engineering drawings and models

Ensure designs meet Alberta Transportion, Transportation Association of Canada, City of Calgary Guidelines, and client requirements

Participate in design reviews, value engineering, and QA/QC processes

Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams (drainage, traffic, utilities, structures, geotechnical, environmental)

Support project delivery through planning, preliminary and detailed design phases

Engage with clients and stakeholders as required

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

5-10 years of experience in roadway/highway design

Strong knowledge of road design principles and transportation engineering

Proficiency in Civil 3D, Open Roads ,AutoCAD and Autoturn

Experience preparing engineering drawings and specifications

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

Experience working on Ontario transportation projects and familiarity with MTO standards

Working toward or holding P.Eng designation (APEGA, PEO)

Experience with BIM workflows and digital design tools

Exposure to municipal and provincial infrastructure projects in Alberta and Ontario

Understanding of complete streets, active transportation, or sustainable design principles

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