Transportation Planning - Co-op - ( 230000AW )

Description

Strong communities do not just happen—they are built. They are creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We are driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We are a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Our Southwestern Ontario Transportation Group has an opportunity for a Planning or Civil Engineering Co-op Student within our Transportation Planning and Smart(ER) Mobility practice. The position is located out of our Waterloo office with the opportunity to support work across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. The interconnection between technology, infrastructure, and transportation—has the potential to enhance communities by supporting economically viable, resilient, and socially equitable transportation networks that prioritize people, goods and partnerships, as we transition to the next generation of mobility.

Our Southwestern Ontario based Smart(ER) Mobility Transportation team is diverse and works on a wide variety of private and public sector transportation planning projects. Our multi- disciplinary approach requires working with architects, civil engineers, landscape architects, environmental scientist and transportation engineers.

You can expect opportunities to work on projects that include: + Transportation master planning, + complete streets design, + urban design, + transit service, + public sector policy development, + public consultation, + active transportation design + Parking studies + Traffic impact analysis

This posting is for one (1) Planning Co-op Student position for a duration of four (4) of eight (8) months depending on study term, that will commence in May 2022

Qualifications

Your Capabilities & Credentials + This opportunity is specifically for post-secondary students enrolled in the Undergraduate or Graduate Planning or Engineering programs (Co-op) + The candidates will be highly motivated, willing to work in both an individual and team-oriented environment. + Previous transportation planning experience is an asset, but not necessarily a requirement. + Strong organizational skills and understanding how to prioritize + Strong written and oral communication skills + Knowledge and experience of transportation planning theory with a demonstrated interest in at least one of the following: * Electric Vehicle Charging * Mobility Hubs * Big Data / Machine Learning in transportation planning * Curbside management * Autonomous Vehicles * Active transportation facilities + Creative problem solving and analytical skills + Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word and Excel is required. + Knowledge of Adobe Suite, AutoCAD (or similar drafting software), ITE trip/parking generation manuals and ArcGIS (or similar mapping software) is considered an asset not a requirement + A valid driver’s license is an asset.

Typical office environment working with computers. Some travel may be required such as delivering plans or documents to reviewing agencies or clients or to attend meetings. May occasionally visit study areas, planning sites and/or be exposed to outside elements and inclement weather conditions.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Waterloo

Other Locations : Canada-Ontario-London, Canada-Ontario-Stoney Creek

Organization : BC-1650 Transpt-CA Ontario West

Employee Status : Temporary

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 30, 2023, 11:33:35 AM

Req ID: 230000AW

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