Junior Transportation Designer

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Job Description:

Junior Civil Engineering Technologist – Transportation Design

Location: Ottawa Office

Parsons is seeking a Junior Civil Engineering Technologist to join our Transportation Design group in Ottawa. This entry-level role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career technologist who is interested in transportation infrastructure and wants hands-on experience using industry-standard software and tools. Experience with AutoDesk and Bentley products (AutoCAD, MicroStation, AutoTURN, OpenRoads Designer, ProjectWise, TORUS) is an asset, but not required - training and mentorship will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

Working under the supervision and guidance of experienced Technologists and Engineers, you will:

Use design software to assist with functional, preliminary, and detailed design drawings.

Help interpret and apply relevant design standards, details, and company procedures.

Assist with the geometric design of streets, transit corridors, roadways, highways, and active transportation (cycling and pedestrian) facilities.

Collaborate with Engineers and other team members to support coordinated, multi-disciplinary designs.

Assist with design and quantity calculations and support preparation of cost estimates, specifications, and tender documents.

Qualifications

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology/Technician from an accredited college (or equivalent education).

0+ years of relevant work experience in civil/transportation design (co-op or internship experience considered an asset).

Interest in computer-aided design (CAD) and transportation engineering.

Knowledge of any of the following: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, AutoTURN, OpenRoads Designer, ProjectWise, ACC, TORUS.

Strong attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Good communication and organizational skills.

If you are an enthusiastic junior technologist looking to build your career in transportation design within a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions - and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $19.95 - $39.18

This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest - APPLY TODAY!

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