Stantec

Highway Design Technologist

Stantec$89K — $129K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in civil engineering technology, specifically in transportation engineering.
  • Technical diploma/certificate in engineering technology with civil or transportation focus.
  • Familiarity with highway and roadway design software: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads.
  • Understanding of roadway design guides, including the TAC Geometric Design Guide.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Eligibility for membership with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians.

Responsibilities

  • Develop alignments, profiles, and grading cross-sections for highway projects.
  • Design roadside safety features and roadway drainage systems.
  • Perform quantity calculations and prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Create contract drawings and necessary documentation for engineering projects.
  • Assist in compiling deliverables including technical and field reports.
  • Collect and manage field project data, including notes and photographs.
  • Follow prescribed technical procedures and safe work practices during fieldwork.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects for public sector clients.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced engineering software and methodologies.
  • Support for professional development and membership in engineering associations.
  • Dynamic work environment that includes both office and field tasks.
  • Engagement with a collaborative team focused on innovative engineering solutions.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an Engineering Design Technologist for our Ontario offices in Hamilton, London, or Windsor. This group provides consulting services for Class Environmental Assessment, Preliminary Design, and Detail Design projects for public sector clients, including several Ontario Southwest/GTA municipalities and the Ministry of Transportation Ontario.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Civil Engineering Technologist, you will be involved in the planning and design of major provincial highways, interchanges, and local municipal roads in Ontario.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Developing alignments, profiles, typical cross-sections, and grading cross-sections.
  • Roadside safety design and roadway drainage design.
  • Quantity calculations and cost estimating.
  • Preparing contract drawings and documents.
  • Assist with the preparation of deliverable documentation such as field reports, technical reports, summaries, data sheets and graphs.
  • Collect field data, compile field notes and photographs, and file and manage all project related data.
  • Document project activities and complete data entry.
  • Consistently execute prescribed technical procedures, safe work practices and work plans while completing field, laboratory, and office work.
  • Use computer applications related to engineering work, including computer-aided drafting concepts and applications.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:
  • Experience with highway and roadway design related software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRoads.
  • Working knowledge of relevant roadway and highway design guides, such as the TAC Geometric Design Guide.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Member or eligibility for registration with The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians.

Education and Experience
  • Technical School Diploma/Certificate Engineering Technology with an emphasis in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering with minimum of 5 years of experience.

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.

Pay Range:
• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$89,200.00 - $129,300.00 Annually

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Stoney Creek
Other Locations: Canada | ON | London
Organization: 1650 Transpt-CA Ontario West-Hamilton ON
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 18/08/2026 06:08:15
Req ID: 1007300

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
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