Transportation Designer
Transportation Designer
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Job Description
As a Transportation Designer you will play a key role in supporting the planning and design of roadways transit systems and traffic management projects across Ontario. You will be responsible for producing and reviewing detailed technical drawings conducting swept path and sightline analyses and preparing traffic control and pavement marking plans. This role requires strong technical skills attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will collaborate closely with engineers planners and project teams to ensure functional efficient and safe transportation infrastructure designs.
Why join LEA
LEA is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with a history of 72 years. We provide engineering consulting services in the areas of Transportation Civil Structures Construction Administration Electrical and Infrastructure Systems and Environmental Management.
We have a strong track record of delivering high-quality recognized projects in the Transportation & Systems Division encompassing Transportation Planning Traffic Engineering Transportation Design Intelligent Transportation Systems Infrastructure Security Systems and Traffic Signal and Street Lighting.
At LEA we work towards a common goal of self-realization and achieving the highest possible results. As an employee-owned company every team members collective efforts contribute directly to our long-standing success.
Were confident that by joining LEA you can discover and realize your full career potential because LEA:
- Has been recognized as a Greater Toronto Top Employer and Canadas Top Employer for Young People for 2025 highlighting our commitment to fostering an outstanding workplace culture and supporting the next generation of professionals.
- Recruits high-performing motivated individuals who strive to achieve the highest level of technical excellence and quality.
- Is an Employee-owned company and almost half of our employees are shareholders.
- Offers a competitive total compensation package of salary substantial bonuses benefits and other perks.
- Is continuously involved in many exciting and challenging projects throughout Ontario and around the world.
- Allows for a collaborative hybrid work environment with flexible hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Cultivates team camaraderie and collaboration offering a variety of social events aimed at fostering relationships across the company including sports leagues game nights special events and volunteer/charitable opportunities.
- Is an organization that is committed to achieving ourEnvironmental Social & Governance objectives through our various committees.
- Prioritizes mentorship training and rotational assignments for knowledge advancement and career growth.
- Has an entrepreneurial spirit as an employee-owned companywith continuousgrowth and expansion taking part in meaningful projects.
In this role your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Participate in functional reviews of development projects to ensure on-site traffic functionality and compliance with relevant municipal parking and loading design requirements.
- Draft and review technical drawings using CAD/MicroStation for a variety of projects including Construction Management Traffic Staging as well as Roads Highways Utilities and Transit projects.
- Prepare conceptual functional and/or preliminary designs of roadways transit systems and land development projects.
- Conduct detailed swept path analysis using AutoTURN to ensure operational safety.
- Create tin surfaces alignments profiles and detailed sections in Civil3D.
- Prepare construction and traffic management plans for land development projects following OTM Books 6 and 7.
- Prepare pavement marking and signage plans for land development projects following OTM Book 5 and Book 11.
- Perform sightline analysis for access management utilizing TAC and relevant municipal guidelines.
- Prepare tender documents and specifications for design projects entering the construction phase.
- Conduct site visits and maintain accurate documentation of site measurements surveys and data summaries and record observations following corporate reporting guidelines.
- Be familiar with and understand the Zoning bylaws for each of the different municipalities.
- Ensure that the projects requirements are met in a timely and effective manner.
- Continuously growing professional skills and knowledge through seminars workshops and involvement in professional associations to stay updated on the latest trends software and technology.
- Managing other assignments within the scope of the Transportation & Systems Division.
The qualifications you need:
- Bachelors degree or college diploma in Civil or Transportation Engineering.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in civil and/or transportation design and drafting co-op work terms are counted towards experience).
- Knowledge of transportation engineering principles and jurisdictional design guidelines (e.g. TAC MTO OPSD AODA) as well as municipal design standards for development projects is considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of one or more industry-relevant software tools (AutoCAD/AutoTURN Civil 3D MicroStation InRoads and/or TORUS).
- Strategic and process-oriented with a preference for operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Team player who is also able to work independently.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Detail-oriented and effective at problem-solving.
The work arrangement:
LEA operates in a hybrid environment to ensure flexibility safety and the well-being of everyone.
LEAs Commitment to Inclusive Hiring and Equal Opportunity:
LEA Consulting Ltd. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer with Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) embedded in all strategic planning and operational activities. As part of our commitment to fair representation and equitable access to opportunities we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including Indigenous peoples LGBTQ2S individuals newcomers persons with disabilities racial and ethnic minorities refugees veterans and women.
We evaluate all qualified candidates based on their skills and experiences without regard to factors such as age colour conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted disability family status gender identity or expression genetic characteristics marital/family status national origin protected veteran status race religion sex sexual orientation or any other status protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals including candidates applying for positions within the organization. For information assistance or accommodation requests please contact We remain committed to ensuring that accommodation is available after hiring.
Apply and stay connected with LEA:
We appreciate your interest in joining LEA! If this role aligns with your experience we would love to hear from you. While well only be reaching out to candidates selected for an interview we encourage you to apply again when a suitable opportunity arises. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter and YouTube.
Employment Type
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