Senior Transportation Engineer Geometric Design

J.L. Richards & Associates Limited; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer with over ten years of experience in geometric design and transportation planning. The successful candidate will lead roadway design projects, collaborate with urban planners, and engage clients effectively. This role offers opportunities for mentorship, competitive salaries, and a positive work environment that emphasizes community and collaboration. The firm values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Benefits

Immediate health and dental benefits

RRSP/DPSP matching

Parental leave top-up

Merit and profit bonus program

Competitive salaries reviewed annually

Qualifications

• Over ten years of experience in transportation planning and geometric design.
• Experience applying TAC Geometric Design Guidelines and municipal standards.
• Ability to present design concepts to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead geometric roadway design from feasibility to construction.
• Prepare plans and profiles for roadway design.
• Engage clients and present design alternatives.

Skills

Transportation planning

Geometric design

Client engagement

Mentoring

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Synchro

SIDRA

AutoTurn

VBA Scripting

Job description

Senior Transportation Engineer – Geometric Design

Jan 29, 2026

We’ve opened a role in our Guelph office for a talented, entrepreneurial Senior Transportation Engineer to work alongside exceptional people in JLR’s Civil group.

Overview

JLR is a creative, tight-knit, mentorship-focused community with diverse employee owners and specialized expertise across architecture, engineering, and planning. You’ll help establish new clients and partner with existing ones to develop insightful solutions and see projects through from inception to completion.

Your Role as a Senior Transportation Engineer

Choose your own adventure. Your role will include leading geometric roadway design and related transportation engineering from feasibility to issued for construction (IFC), collaborating with urban planners, architects, and engineers to deliver world-class solutions that support community building and growth.

• Lead geometric roadway design and related transportation engineering from feasibility to IFC, including:
  • Urban and rural roadway alignments (horizontal/vertical), cross sections, and corridor layouts
  • Intersection and roundabout conceptual & detailed design, including sight distance, channelization, auxiliary lanes, and access management
  • Active transportation integration (cycling and pedestrian facilities) within new and retrofit corridors
  • Traffic operations analysis and mitigation concepts using Synchro/SIDRA to inform design decisions
• Apply design criteria and standards, prepare plans and profiles, grade sites, and define key geometric elements
• Engage clients by presenting concepts, alternatives, and design reports to municipal staff, developers, and approval authorities
• Lead delivery by managing scope, schedule, and budget; conduct QA/QC reviews; and coordinate with survey, utilities, drainage, and structures teams
• Mentor graduates and technologists, share best practices, and evolve design templates and processes
• Leverage core tools including:
  • Civil 3D
  • AutoCAD / MicroStation / OpenRoads
  • Synchro / SIDRA
  • AutoTurn
  • VBA Scripting

Qualifications and Experience

• Over ten years of experience in transportation planning and geometric design
• Experience applying TAC Geometric Design Guidelines and Ontario provincial/municipal geometric standards
• Expertise in designing intersections, roundabouts, roadway horizontal/vertical alignments, and corridor layouts
• Ability to engage clients and present design concepts to municipal staff, developers, and approval authorities

Why Join Us?

We live and work in the communities we build and are growing our presence in northern and southwestern Ontario along the Great Lakes. We offer a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere, flexible career direction, and opportunities to work on small and large multidisciplinary projects with resources to deliver effectively.

• Share ownership opportunities at all levels
• Merit and profit bonus program
• Competitive salaries reviewed annually

Benefits and Wellness

• Immediate health and dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP matching
• Parental leave top-up
• Funds to plan extracurricular social events

Community Engagement and Social Responsibility

Interested in joining our team? Send a cover letter and resume outlining your skills, qualifications, and specific experiences that make you an ideal candidate by emailing [e-mail].

Note: This posting is for a current vacancy, but we’re always open to great talent. Check our open positions or send a cover letter and resume to [e-mail].

JLR welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

At JLR, each of us contributes to inclusion and we all have a role to play. Our culture is the result of our behaviours, our personal commitment, our curiosity, how we collaborate, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. Our environment inspires us to try new things, speak openly, and be bold. It brings us together in ways that help us stand out. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.