Posted 2 months ago
Transportation Designer- Rail & Transit
@ Arcadis
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Arcadis is hiring an entry-level Transportation Designer for its Ontario Rail & Transit team. The role supports the planning, design and delivery of rail and transit infrastructure projects under senior guidance, producing drawings, models, reports and specifications. The posting states a salary range of $63,800-$79,500 per year.
Pay:
$63,800–$79,500 a year
Responsibilities:
- Support planning, design and delivery of rail and transit projects
- Prepare drawings, models, reports and specifications using design software
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams and design coordination meetings
- Assist with site visits, inspections and data collection
- Support construction-phase services and design reviews
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in civil, transportation or electrical engineering
- 0-2 years of relevant experience in transportation or infrastructure
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D or similar software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Eligibility to register as an EIT with PEO is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 0+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Engineer-in-Training (EIT) |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, People with disabilities, Veterans |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Electrical Engineering |
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Arcadis
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Full company description
Arcadis is a leading global partner, delivering transformative projects with businesses, cities and industries. With 36,000 people active in more than 30 countries, we bring together the best minds from around the world to deliver intelligent products and solutions that address the challenges of climate, energy security and diversification, and livable cities. We take design, engineering, architecture and consultancy to the next level, advising clients at every step of every project. From strategy and planning through to implementation and delivery, we combine our human and digital intelligence to co-create environments that reflect our clients’ business and stakeholder needs. From creating a citywide sustainable legacy during and after the Paris Olympics to revolutionizing urban transit worldwide with metro systems from Sydney to Toronto, or securing clean drinking water for communities across more than 30 U.S. states, our world-changing solutions leave a positive and lasting impact. Our work has helped more than a third of the world's communities become more resilient, and hundreds of clients to advance their decarbonization and net-zero goals. Together, we are committed to solving today's greatest problems; creating a blueprint for a better future, designed to thrive. Arcadis. Improving quality of life.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,314,702
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 40,767
- Reported office locations
- Gustav Mahlerplein 97-103, Amsterdam, Nederland 1082 MS, NL
- Rua Líbero Badaró, 377, São Paulo, BR
- 630 Plaza Drive, 150+ Locations across U.S. and Canada, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126, US
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- Ibn Hayyan Street, Doha, Doha, QA
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- Business categories
- Consulting
- Civil Engineering
- Water
- Other recorded names
- Arcadis
- Specialties
- Consultancy
- Architectural design
- Design & Engineering
- Natural and built assets
- Business Advisory
- Health and safety
- Environmental Remediation
- Sustainability
- Program
- Project and Cost Management
- Infrastructure
- Water
- Buildings
- Environment
- and Software
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- Reported total investment
- 25,000
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Arcadis is a leading global partner, delivering transformative projects with businesses, cities and industries. With 36,000 people active in more than 30 countries, we bring together the best minds from around the world to deliver intelligent products and solutions that address the challenges of climate, energy security and diversification, and livable cities. We take design, engineering, architecture and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Nederland |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | ConsultancyArchitectural designDesign & EngineeringNatural and built assetsBusiness AdvisoryHealth and safetyEnvironmental RemediationSustainabilityProgramProject and Cost Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 197 |
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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role Description
Arcadis is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic entry-level Transportation Designer - Rail & Transit to join our growing Ontario Rail & Transit team. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals who want to contribute to some of Canada's most transformative transportation projects.
Working alongside experienced engineers, planners, systems specialists, and project managers, you will participate in the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit infrastructure projects that improve mobility, support sustainable communities, and enhance quality of life across Ontario.
You will gain exposure to a wide range of disciplines including rail systems, track and corridor design, stations and facilities, transit infrastructure, transportation networks, and digital engineering tools. This role offers a structured learning environment where you will develop technical expertise, project delivery skills, and an understanding of how major transit projects are delivered. Arcadis emphasizes integrated transportation solutions, sustainability, innovation, and lifecycle thinking across all stages of project development.
Role Accountabilities
As a Transportation Designer, you will:
- Support the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit infrastructure projects under the guidance of senior professionals.
- Prepare engineering drawings, models, exhibits, reports, calculations, specifications, quantity estimates, and technical documentation using industry-standard design software.
- Participate in multidisciplinary project teams and design coordination meetings, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist with review of existing conditions, technical standards, design criteria, client requirements, field investigations, site visits, inspections, and data collection activities.
- Support construction-phase services, design reviews, resolution of technical issues, and development of sustainable and resilient design solutions.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong academic foundation and a demonstrated interest in transportation infrastructure and rail systems, along with an understanding of engineering principles and transportation design practices. Success in this role will require strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and analytical problem-solving capabilities. Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, OpenRail, Revit, Bentley applications, GIS, or similar design software is considered an asset. Eligibility to register as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is also considered an asset.
Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 0-2 years of relevant experience in transportation, infrastructure, rail, or transit projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Co-op, internship, or research experience related to transportation, transit, rail, municipal infrastructure, or construction projects.
- Familiarity with Ontario transportation agencies such as Metrolinx, TTC, municipalities, and regional transit authorities.
- Exposure to BIM, digital engineering, asset management, data analytics tools, sustainable transportation, decarbonization, or future mobility solutions.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The salary range for this position is $63,800-$79,500 per year. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.
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