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Senior Transportation Planning Engineer

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Jacobs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-11
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
  • Transportation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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

At Jacobs, our vision is to create a more connected, sustainable world. We push the limits of what’s possible and help reinvent tomorrow. Our work meaningfully improves the livability and connectivity of our local communities, with a focus on solving our most pressing problems.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative Senior Transportation Planning Engineer to lead and support high-impact transit corridor planning and conceptual design initiatives in and around the GTA, and across Canada. This role is ideal for a big-picture thinker with a strong technical background in multimodal transportation systems, agency coordination, and urban mobility challenges.

You’ll work closely with municipal, regional, and provincial clients to shape the future of transit infrastructure and sustainable transportation in one of Canada’s most dynamic regions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage transit corridor planning projects, including feasibility studies and alternatives assessments,
  • Oversee conceptual design development for transit projects, with a focus on Bus Rapid Transit corridors and their supporting multimodal connections
  • Coordinate with agencies such as Metrolinx, TTC, York Region Transit, and City of Toronto on project scoping, approvals, and stakeholder engagement
  • Experience working with outputs from travel demand forecasting (EMME), microsimulation (Vissim) and operational (Synchro) models would be an asset
  • Prepare and review technical reports, planning documents, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing across the planning and engineering teams
  • Support public consultation efforts and represent the organization in community and stakeholder meetings
  • Represent Jacobs at industry events and conferences
  • Here's what you'll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related field (Master’s preferred)
  • P.Eng. designation in Ontario or eligibility within 6 months
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in transportation planning and engineering, with a focus on transit infrastructure
  • Proven experience working with GTA agencies and municipalities on corridor planning and conceptual design
  • Strong understanding of Ontario’s transportation and land use policy landscape and transit planning frameworks
  • Proficiency in GIS, AutoCAD, and transportation modeling software
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Posted Salary Range:
    Minimum  Posted Salary Range:
    Upper

    Jacobs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please .

    We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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