Senior Transportation Engineer Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on January 13, 2017 at 4:30 PM Job ID: E16-28 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Engineering and Regional Utilities Job Description: E16-28 Senior Transportation Engineer The City of Abbotsford has recently announced an exciting organizational and leadership change that will further enhance our customer service delivery and achieve Council???s vision for the City. As part of this strategic direction, our Engineering Department is transitioning to a more customer service and process driven org-structure that incorporates an enhanced alignment of staff functions and duties with the vision for the City and the direction of the Official Community Plan. Within this org-structure we have created four new divisions that will plan, implement, operate and maintain infrastructure and deliver on our customer service goals. Now, we are seeking individuals to join this realigned team, and bring their expertise, passion and strategy to our organization. If you are a forward thinking leader of tomorrow, we want to hear from you! Be part of the story. Join our team today and help build the City???s future together. The Infrastructure Planning Division of the Engineering and Regional Utilities Department develops long-term capital plans, polices, master plans, bylaws and processes development applications that guides the growth of the City and Regional Utilities according to the City???s newly updated Official Community Plan. This Division will help guide the infrastructure investments in the City and achieve Council???s vision for the City ??????to be the Hub of the Fraser Valley.??? This Division will also help shape the future of the City and is viewed as a builder of community that will attract and retain people to live, work and play in the City of Abbotsford. We are excited to be looking for a talented person to fill this key position in our Transportation team as a Senior Transportation Engineer, reporting to the Director, Infrastructure Planning. As the Senior Transportation Engineer you will lead, coach and support a group of Engineering professionals, while managing multiple engineering projects, programs and expenditures. You will be responsible for long range planning, concept plans, development applications, establishing a master plan, and applying, developing and updating policies and bylaws. As the City???s technical expert you will work closely with external consultants, as well as respond to enquiries from the public and outside agencies. You will provide expertise to support the design and development of the Transportation Master Plan; your superior organization and project management skills will allow you to effectively deliver major projects spanning multiple departments, you will be relied upon to develop leading edge initiatives and find pragmatic solutions to issues facing City infrastructure. Your professionalism and superior communication skills will serve you well as you will be called upon to prepare and present reports to Committees, Council and Senior Management. You will provide support in developing the City???s Active Transportation Corridors, providing solutions for bicyclists and pedestrian facilities. You will review development applications and provide technical guidance to other departments ensuring infrastructure is adequate to accommodate future growth. Knowledge and experience using Traffic Modelling software such as Synchro/SimTraffic or Vissim, would be an asset. If you are a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng), with a minimum of 7 years of work experience in Traffic/Transportation Engineering we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter. At the City of Abbotsford we work strongly to create a challenging yet rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. To apply, please visit us online at www.abbotsford.ca/careers Closing Date: January 13, 2017, 4:30 p.m. Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Opening Date: December 19, 2016 03:30 PM Closing Date: January 13, 2017 04:30 PM Back