Senior Transportation Engineer

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Engineer to join our growing Toronto office, with a focus on public sector roadway and corridor projects. This is a leadership opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives on delivering complex municipal infrastructure, advancing corridor design solutions, and partnering with public agencies to shape safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation networks.

At Kimley-Horn, we empower our teams with a culture of ownership, collaboration, and long-term growth, giving you the platform to lead meaningful infrastructure projects while building strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

Lead the infrastructure that moves the GTA

Public Sector Corridor & Roadway Leadership

• Lead the delivery of municipal and regional roadway corridor projects, including:
• Complete streets and urban corridor redesigns
• Road widening, reconstruction, and rehabilitation projects
• Intersection improvements and safety upgrades
• Guide projects from functional planning through detailed design, including corridor studies, environmental coordination, and implementation strategies
• Develop innovative, context-sensitive solutions balancing mobility, safety, transit, and active transportation needs

Design & Technical Oversight

• Oversee preparation and review of:
• Corridor plans, geometric design, and cross-sections
• Intersection design and access management strategies
• Design reports, technical memoranda, and construction packages
• Ensure compliance with Ontario standards and guidelines, including:
• Municipal and regional design criteria (City of Toronto, GTA regions)
• MTO standards and applicable provincial guidance
• Coordinate across disciplines (drainage, utilities, signals, streetscape, structures interface)

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to municipal and public sector clients, including cities, regions, and agencies
• Lead and participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and stakeholder consultations
• Support collaboration with approval bodies and agencies to advance projects efficiently

Project & Team Leadership

• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and intermediate staff
• Contribute to internal quality control and elevate delivery standards across the team

Business Development & Practice Growth

• Support pursuits, proposals, and client development efforts within the public sector market
• Help grow Kimley-Horn’s transportation engineering presence in Toronto and across the GTA
• Strengthen long-term relationships with municipal clients and partners

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (transportation focus preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in roadway design and corridor delivery, with a strong public sector focus
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects for municipal and/or provincial clients in Ontario
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex infrastructure projects
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
• Experience with complete streets, multimodal corridor planning, and urban roadway design
• Familiarity with GTA municipal processes and standards
• Experience supporting or leading projects through environmental assessment (EA) processes
• Proficiency with roadway design tools and CAD-based production workflows

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Financial Wellness: Access to a combined RRSP and DPSP retirement program with employer contributions and performance-based bonuses
• Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive extended healthcare coverage including dental, vision, and a Healthcare Spending Account (HCSA)
• Time Off & Flexibility: Vacation time and flexible work scheduling
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Parental leave top-up program, family-building benefits, and childcare support resources