<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b><br> </p><p><br> </p><p><b>We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001.  Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects.  Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates. </b><a href="http://www.acciona.ca">www.acciona.ca</a> </p><p></p>We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) / Highway Design Engineer to join our North American design and engineering team. This position will serve as the lead designer for MOT and construction staging, supporting large-scale complex highway and interchange projects across the U.S and Canada. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in developing traffic management strategies and temporary traffic control plans, with a deep understanding of highway design principles and construction phasing. This role requires close coordination with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients to ensure safe, efficient, and constructible MOT solutions are delivered throughout all phases of project development and execution. This position requires travel within Canada and US.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Lead the development and design of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and construction staging plans for complex highway capacity improvement projects.</li><li>Utilize engineering design software and guide CAD designers to prepare comprehensive MOT and construction phasing plans and associated deliverables for bid-design.</li><li>Collaborate closely during both pursuit and execution phases to develop feasible and innovative MOT solutions that enhance safety and minimize disruption.</li><li>Ensure that all MOT and staging plans are constructible, cost-effective, and compliant with relevant federal, state, and local transportation agency standards.</li><li>Develop detailed traffic control plans, including temporary signage, striping, channelization devices, detour routes, and lane shifts tailored to specific construction sequences.</li><li>Participate in coordination meetings with design disciplines, construction teams, and client stakeholders to ensure MOT strategies are fully integrated with overall project goals.</li><li>Review and validate MOT and staging plans prepared by other team members to ensure consistency with project requirements and regulatory standards.</li><li>Deliver accurate, complete, and timely MOT design packages, with responsibility for meeting all milestone deadlines and quality benchmarks.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering</li><li>Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Highway design and Maintenance of Traffic (MoT) design experience required</li><li>Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred with ability to get P.Eng. within a year</li><li>Experience working with alternative design delivery projects (Design Build, P3, etc.)</li><li>Familiarity with AASHTO, Roadside Design Guide, MUTCD and other relevant design standards</li><li>Experience preparing designs for large linear infrastructure engineering projects</li><li>Proficient with Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), Microstation, Inroads, AutoDesk Civil3D and Bluebeam</li></ul><p></p><p><span>At ACCIONA, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total compensation package designed to attract, retain, and engage top talent. Compensation is determined based on a variety of considerations, which may include education, experience, professional qualifications, internal equity, and job responsibilities among other factors.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>In addition to a competitive base salary, our total rewards package includes extended health and wellness benefits, 20 days of paid vacation (pro-rated based on your start date), RRSP matching, and access to our<span> </span><span>Employee</span><span> </span>Global Share Program.</span></p><p></p><p><span>You will also be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven work environment that supports continuous learning, flexibility, and opportunities<span> </span><span>for</span><span> </span>growth within a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy.</span></p><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.</p>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

MOT/ Highway Design Engineer

<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b><br>&nbsp;</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p><p><b>We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001. &nbsp;Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects. &nbsp;Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates. </b><a href="http://www.acciona.ca">www.acciona.ca</a>&nbsp;</p><p></p>We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) / Highway Design Engineer to join our North American design and engineering team. This position will serve as the lead designer for MOT and construction staging, supporting large-scale complex highway and interchange projects across the U.S and Canada. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in developing traffic management strategies and temporary traffic control plans, with a deep understanding of highway design principles and construction phasing. This role requires close coordination with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients to ensure safe, efficient, and constructible MOT solutions are delivered throughout all phases of project development and execution. This position requires travel within Canada and US.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Lead the development and design of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and construction staging plans for complex highway capacity improvement projects.</li><li>Utilize engineering design software and guide CAD designers to prepare comprehensive MOT and construction phasing plans and associated deliverables for bid-design.</li><li>Collaborate closely during both pursuit and execution phases to develop feasible and innovative MOT solutions that enhance safety and minimize disruption.</li><li>Ensure that all MOT and staging plans are constructible, cost-effective, and compliant with relevant federal, state, and local transportation agency standards.</li><li>Develop detailed traffic control plans, including temporary signage, striping, channelization devices, detour routes, and lane shifts tailored to specific construction sequences.</li><li>Participate in coordination meetings with design disciplines, construction teams, and client stakeholders to ensure MOT strategies are fully integrated with overall project goals.</li><li>Review and validate MOT and staging plans prepared by other team members to ensure consistency with project requirements and regulatory standards.</li><li>Deliver accurate, complete, and timely MOT design packages, with responsibility for meeting all milestone deadlines and quality benchmarks.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering</li><li>Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Highway design and Maintenance of Traffic (MoT) design experience required</li><li>Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred with ability to get P.Eng. within a year</li><li>Experience working with alternative design delivery projects (Design Build, P3, etc.)</li><li>Familiarity with AASHTO, Roadside Design Guide, MUTCD and other relevant design standards</li><li>Experience preparing designs for large linear infrastructure engineering projects</li><li>Proficient with Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), Microstation, Inroads, AutoDesk Civil3D and Bluebeam</li></ul><p></p><p><span>At ACCIONA, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total compensation package designed to attract, retain, and engage top talent. Compensation is determined based on a variety of considerations, which may include education, experience, professional qualifications, internal equity, and job responsibilities among other factors.</span></p><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>In addition to a competitive base salary, our total rewards package includes extended health and wellness benefits, 20 days of paid vacation (pro-rated based on your start date), RRSP matching, and access to our<span>&nbsp;</span><span>Employee</span><span>&nbsp;</span>Global Share Program.</span></p><p></p><p><span>You will also be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven work environment that supports continuous learning, flexibility, and opportunities<span>&nbsp;</span><span>for</span><span>&nbsp;</span>growth within a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy.</span></p><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.</p>

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