Job Description

Dream it, design it, drive it.

Put your stamp on the roads that transform every commute into a proud family tour--because there's nothing sweeter than telling your kids or family and friends, "I built that".



A Little About Us

At ISL we are engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and their support teams working together to deliver infrastructure, minimizing environmental impact and maximizing benefit to the community. We are right sized at just over 570 employees and growing. You won't ever feel like you're just a number at ISL, we have a warm seat at our consulting engineering table for you as you take your skills to the next level and join an award-winning people first, high performing culture.

ISL's Edmonton Transportation Team is comprised of 41 professionals. We proudly tackle some of the most interesting urban and rural projects in Western Canada.

Some of our current projects include:

City of Edmonton Imagine Jasper Avenue Streetscape Neighborhood Renewal Projects Active Transportation - Rapid Implementation Projects Yellowhead Trail - 97 Street to St. Albert Trail Alberta Transportation Hwy 40x Hwy 19 Hwy 628

Completed projects include:

Spruce Grove Downtown Streetscape Quarters Downtown Streetscape - ISL

What is in it for you?

Diverse Client Base - We have strong, long-standing relationships with the City of Edmonton and Alberta Transportation, as well as partnerships with numerous regional and major municipalities, allowing us to work on a wide range of impactful projects. Challenging & Engaging Work - Our projects push us to solve complex design challenges, fostering innovation and collaboration. We tackle these challenges not only as individuals but as a dynamic, solutions-driven team. Professional Growth & Mentorship - We invest in our team's development by leveraging each other's strengths and creating opportunities for continuous learning. With mentorship at all levels, you'll be supported in growing your expertise and advancing your career.

Who you get to work with:

Scott Mensink, Manager, Urban Transportation. Robert Wheeler, Technical Lead, Transportation Design.

Who You Are

You have some serious design street cred:

Your expertise in Transportation Engineering is well-established. You have a history of being in lead or key contributor roles on numerous multimillion-dollar engineering projects or several concurrent smaller-scale endeavors. You possess comprehensive experience applying design requirements across all phases of a project, and you are adaptable to varying client standards and expectations.

People like you:

Your collaborative spirit allows you to effectively work with others on interdisciplinary engineering initiatives. You are also not scared to talk to people at all levels.

You may be a tech nerd:

You are enthusiastic about the future, embracing the limitless opportunities that innovation and AI bring to the field. You like the idea that ISL has a Technology and Innovation department, and you can't wait to learn more about our drone tech and how the company is advancing the work in engineering.

You get results:

Working alongside multiple other project leaders, you are committed to delivering high-quality results. Your enthusiasm and passion for your work are palpable--you excel at sharing knowledge and training your peers. With an inquisitive mind, you approach problems from a first-principles perspective. You are adept at documenting designs and assisting with reporting.

What we are looking for in your application:

Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering (or related field) with a P.Eng, CET, P.Tech, P.L.Eng or A.Tech designation. A strong candidate working towards professional licensure may be considered. Proficient in civil design software (e.g., Civil 3D, AutoCAD). Proficiency in other software would be considered for this position. Experience creating 3D corridors in AutoCad Civil 3D highly desired. Proven track record of independently designing and delivering for complex infrastructure projects. Strong knowledge of relevant standards (preferably municipal and provincial design requirements). Ability to manage design tasks, solve technical problems, and direct drafting modelling. Desire to mentor and manage junior to mid-level engineers and technologists. Excellent verbal and written communication skills--able to present ideas clearly and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Experience conducting quality assurance and peer review processes.

Bonus points if you have:

Familiarity with local municipal design guidelines (City of Edmonton experience is an asset). Streetscape/roadway experience on your resume. Work on multi-disciplinary projects.

The Role

No day is the same as you find yourself:

Preparing high quality design and drafting deliverables while meeting scheduled milestones and budgets. Being the Professional of Record for your work and the work of others. Being the technical expert by providing senior technical review on deliverables to ensure appropriate engineering judgement, solutions, technical feasibility, and constructability. Participating in design meetings and provide continual input to optimize designs and minimize rework. Being the design liaison for projects through the proposal, design, and construction phases. Providing technical input on proposals as required. Training, mentoring, and guiding the technical development of Transportation design technical staff. Encouraging and participate in team building with the Transportation group and foster the ISL values and culture. Improve design and drafting processes and procedures for the Transportation discipline. Involvement in Continuous Improvement efforts for the Transportation discipline and coordinate these efforts with other ISL offices and disciplines as appropriate. Maintaining professional growth and development through training, conferences, seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest technology and trends. Collaborating with other ISL offices and disciplines on issues including technical processes, procedures, standards, quality management, and Continuous Improvement Initiatives.

What ISL Offers

We value you for your contributions and want to ensure that your personal success is intertwined with your professional success. Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellbeing which is why our benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.

Here are some of the amazing benefits we provide:

Flexible working hours Hybrid model of work Excellent mentorship Employer paid benefits including health, dental and extensive paramedical services Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts Group RRSP Annual bonus incentives Paid professional development opportunities and memberships 24/7/365 Employee Family Assistance program

At ISL, we share an enthusiasm for community infrastructure. From planning through to design and construction management, we create nimble teams to tackle the unique requirements of every project. Our technical expertise encompasses transportation, land use planning, civil engineering, municipal, landscape architecture, heritage services, environmental management, water, structural, community engagement, geomatics, construction services and 3D visualization. Just the right size, ISL delivers on complex projects while being small enough to maintain strong, cohesive project teams and personal client attention and service.



At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.



We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.