watt
Transportation Technologist
Victoria, British Columbia · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
ExcelAutoCADGISCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeCivil 3D
About the role
- Why This Role Matters: The Transportation Technologist plays a key role in delivering practical, data-driven solutions that shape how people move within our communities.
- Partnering closely with the broader Transportation team, the Technologist contributes to the foundation of each project through data collection, technical analysis, conceptual and functional drafting, and clear reporting.
- What You Bring to WATT: Post-secondary education in the field of civil / transportation / traffic engineering technology (ideally with a transportation focus) with the potential to obtain (or currently has) AScT designation or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Primarily supporting the preparation of traffic management plans and associated traffic control drawings including temporary roadway detours, traffic control set up design of devices and signage, portable signal timing plans, and working with contractors to understand their traffic control requirements during constructions.
- Prepare base maps from various sources including GIS, Google Earth, Surveys, etc. and utilize the base maps to create concept drawings for intersection and corridor improvements based on direction from engineers and planners.
- Assisting with preparation of written materials and graphics to support projects, including letters, memos, and reports.
- Undertaking activities as directed to support client communications and stakeholder outreach, including attending client, community and Council meetings in a support role. Note these meetings may occur in the evenings and / or weekends.
- Undertaking activities as directed to support client communications and stakeholder outreach, including attending client, community and Council meetings in a support role.
- Collaborates effectively with the team and communicates progress proactively.
- Delivers key components of traffic management plans and traffic control drawings including detour alignments with horizontal and vertical design.
- Supports project coordination and working with other technologist and engineers.
Requirements
- Proficiency with Autocad and Civil 3D including development of plan views, profiles, surfaces, alignments, and cross sections.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work on several projects at one time for multiple project managers under tight deadlines, as well as work independently in the field.
- Working knowledge of transportation related software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA, and HCS is considered an asset.
- A valid BC Drivers' License is required.
- Travel across Vancouver Island region may be required, occasionally requiring overnight stays.
- Other duties as required.
- Post-secondary education in the field of civil / transportation / traffic engineering technology (ideally with a transportation focus) with the potential to obtain (or currently has) AScT designation or equivalent.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as strong analytical and organization skills.
- Familiarity with the BC Traffic Management Manual (2020 edition), TAC Geometric Design Manual, BC MoTT Supplement to TAC, and MMCD is considered an asset.
- Ability to understand the time and budget constraints at various levels of design and ability to scale back / increase efforts depending on project requirements.
- Familiarity with cost estimating, interpreting construction drawings and tender documents is considered an asset
- Access to a personal vehicle would be considered an asset, as this position may also be asked to support project data collection in the field.
- Mileage expenses are reimbursed.
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