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This is a senior level position in Arup’s Transportation Consulting team based at Bloor-Yonge in downtown Toronto. The Consulting practice is led by Andrew McAlpine and the Transportation Consulting team is led by Hilary Holden. From within the Consulting practice, we work across disciplines with our Infrastructure and Building Engineering practices. We share resources with colleagues across our global offices.

Our team delivers consultancy advice in areas that include strategic planning, transit, implementation and site infrastructure. Current and recent projects include strategic regional transportation plan development, research to guide policy, station area planning, pedestrian and crowd simulation, project benefit evaluation to guide investment, rapid transit alignment and signals engineering, transit operations, traffic and transit microsimulation, and parking management.

The Toronto office is seeking a Senior Transportation Consultant to:

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Manage projects

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Lead an area of technical expertise and

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Undertake business development.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate that they:

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Can articulate why sustainable transportation planning is important

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Can summarize how their life and work experiences have shaped who they are today

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Can shape and manage multidisciplinary studies relating to transportation planning

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Thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment

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Are able to win work that matches but also extends the range of work we do

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Can articulate innovative ideas

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Can articulate what differentiates Arup in this market

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Can articulate their career goals and how they might benefit the team

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Are linked into current affairs in the transportation sector in the GTHA and internationally

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Have existing and active connections to potential clients and collaborators

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Can take ownership of an idea and drive it forward

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Can communicate the benefits of a diverse team

Required qualifications:

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A degree in a related discipline

Desirable qualities:

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A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

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Specialist analytical skills

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Consulting experience

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Established reputation in the local professional community

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Experience of working outside of the GTHA]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2280720-Toronto-Transportation-Planning
Bring Your Vision to shape a better world.

At Arup, our innovative spirit compels us to express our ingenuity in unique ways developing many of the world’s most innovative and sustainable buildings, transport and civil engineering projects. Arup is a global engineering and consulting firm of 10,000 creative minds. Our integrated approach to engineering and design brings together the best professionals to meet our clients’ needs.

We are seeking a Project / Design Manager to lead an engineering team in our Los Angeles office. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the design and engineering of transportation (rail, road, transit) structures and will have considerable experience as lead designer on at least one large highway, bridge, transit or rail project.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Planning, executing and delivering the engineering for the project

Proactively engaging with clients and contractors to prepare high quality, technically efficient and cost effective solutions

Developing and maintaining good working relationships with clients and engineering partners.

Where appropriate, working closely with other engineering partners in the delivery of the project requirements

Ensuring the technical, commercial and soft skills development of staff

Supporting the Los Angeles office in the development of an infrastructure business

Qualified professionals will have:

Bachelors/Masters Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with a sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals.

PE License, California required.

20 years experience in the design and construction of transportation structures.

10 years experience as lead designer for at least one transportation project with a construction value in excess of $250 million.

Demonstrable experience of leading large multidisciplinary design teams.

Ability to coordinate a large team from several firms and offices.

High level of self-motivation and ability to motivate others.

Ability to take initiative and make decisions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience of a variety of construction procurement methods.

Sound understanding of commercial and financial issues.

Well developed industry networks among the potential client market.

Share your passion and experience in a global culture that believes your potential to achieve is endless. This is your opportunity to shine.

Arup is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2162084-Los-Angeles-Transportation-Planning
Bring Your Vision to shape a better world

At Arup, our innovative spirit compels us to express our ingenuity in unique ways —developing many of the world’s most innovative and sustainable buildings, transport and civil engineering projects. Arup is a global engineering and consulting firm of 10,000 creative minds. Our integrated approach to engineering and design brings together the best professionals to meet our clients’ needs.

We are seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer/ Planner to join our Los Angeles office. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified applicant to work closely with the Transport Planning Sector Leader in LA. The hired candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of Engineers.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Managing a variety of planning, development and transportation infrastructure projects.

Managing a wide range of transportation projects, including: Multimodal Transportation Plans and Master Plans, Transportation & Land Use Studies, Transit Planning & Operations Analysis, Traffic Engineering analyses, Traffic and Pedestrian Simulation Modeling and Travel Demand Forecasting.

Serve as day-to-day client liaison for specific projects.

Prepare reports and other presentation materials and present findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

Write reports and proposals.

Work under limited supervision.

Qualified professionals will have:

5-7 years of experience as a senior transport engineer/ planner with a relevant degree

Experience in planning for pedestrian, cycle, vehicular and transit (rail and bus) systems.

Experience in masterplanning projects.

A strong capability for spreadsheet-bases analyses is required along with experience with one or more of the following tools: Traffic capacity analysis, micro simulation and demand forecasting.

Excellent report writing and ability to meet deadlines

Good communication skills.

Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment.

Highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges.

Share your passion and experience in a global culture that believes your potential to]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2156187-Los-Angeles-Transportation-Planning