The OpportunityWe are seeking a
Transportation Planning Engineer to join our team in
Kamloops. This role is designed for professionals with 5+ years of direct experience in transportation planning and modelling, particularly working with local municipal clients and applying advanced transportation analysis techniques.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering transportation planning projects, developing strong client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to innovative, sustainable, and efficient transportation solutions that support community growth and mobility needs.
What You'll Be Doing- Lead and support transportation planning projects for clients, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Perform advanced traffic modelling and simulation using industry-standard software such as Synchro, VISSIM, EMME, or similar.
- Develop and review transportation impact studies, corridor analyses, and multimodal planning reports.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret traffic and travel demand data to inform project recommendations.
- Coordinate directly with clients, presenting findings and guiding decision-making processes.
- Prepare and deliver technical documentation, presentations, and visualizations for client meetings and public consultations.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, planners, and technical staff.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives such as congestion management, safety improvements, and sustainable mobility planning.
What You'll Bring- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing, or eligibility for registration in British Columbia.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation planning and traffic modelling.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with municipal clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Proficiency with multiple transportation planning and traffic modelling software such as Synchro, HCS, SIDRA, VISSIM, EMME, VISUM, or similar platforms is required.
- Experience managing tasks independently and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience mentoring junior staff is considered an asset.
What Can We Offer You?The salary range for this position is
$90,000 to $120,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual's education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
- Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
- Maternity leave top-up and parental leave.
- Competitive salary and participation in our Performance Bonus Plan.
- Financial assistance with relocation if applicable.
- A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all.
- Continuous support for your professional development and growth.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone.
- Challenging and rewarding projects that make a meaningful impact on local communities.
