Job Description

The future is being planned for. Join ISL's award winning Transportation Planning team and make concepts come to life using your design skills.



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 and Economic Corridors Hwy 40x Hwy 19 Hwy 628 Hwy 16 Widening

What makes us different:

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 We Are Looking For

You are a curious collaborator: You take the time to ask the right questions and get clarity before you design. You operate using a highly consultative approach and ask the right questions on the onset. You don't get bogged down in the details: While you may consider yourself a perfectionist, you know when to let go of designs for further review. You like to work independently but also as a team: You like to deliver and welcome the opportunity to prove your skills to several Project Managers in Transportation. You can manage design tasks and solve technical problems. You are a master multi-tasker: You have a swift ability to pivot between projects and can handle changing priorities.

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. Progressive experience creating 3D corridors in AutoCAD Civil 3D highly desired. Proven track record of independently completing concept and functional plans for infrastructure projects preferably in a consulting engineering environment. Strong knowledge of relevant standards (preferably municipal and provincial design requirements). Excellent verbal and written communication skills--able to present ideas clearly and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Experience conducting and working through quality assurance and peer review processes.

Bonus points if you have:

Familiarity with City of Edmonton design standards is an asset. Roundabout experience. Interchange experience. Streetscape/roadway experience on your resume. Work on multi-disciplinary projects.

No day is the same as you find yourself:

Completing traffic engineering and conceptual designs for various types of transportation planning and design projects. Applying city of Edmonton and Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors design standards/guidelines. Preparing high quality design and drafting deliverables while meeting scheduled milestones and budgets. Being the project designer for projects through the proposal, planning and design phases. Collaborating with the Professional of Records to ensure overall project delivery. Participating in design meetings and provide continual input to optimize designs and minimize rework. Encouraging and participating in team building with the Transportation group and foster the ISL values and culture. Collaborating with multi-discipline project teams and liaison with internal ISL disciplines as well as external subconsultants to address complex project problems and provide comprehensive project solutions. Working in accordance with Quality Management processes, ensure technical quality of deliverables, and ensure. Schedule milestones are achieved. Providing traffic engineering and road safety solutions to address project issues and constraints to achieve client project objectives.

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.