Senior Electrical​/Transportation Engineer – Illumination & Traffic Signals

Senior Electrical / Transportation Engineer – Illumination & Traffic Signals (BH-286421)

Location Ontario, Canada Sector Engineering Salary  CAD to  CAD per annum

Aplin has partnered with an established engineering consulting firm to recruit a Senior Electrical / Transportation Engineer specializing in highway illumination, traffic signals, and transportation electrical infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Professional Engineer to take a leadership role in the design and delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects, including Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) capital works and municipal roadway improvements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading electrical engineering design, preparing and sealing detailed design contract packages, and ensuring compliance with applicable provincial and municipal standards.

Candidates currently qualified under the MTO Registry, Appraisal and Qualification System (RAQS), or possessing the experience and credentials necessary to obtain qualification in relevant categories, will be given strong consideration.

Key Responsibilities

Highway and Underpass Illumination Design

• Lead highway illumination design projects, including high-pressure sodium (HPS) to LED luminaire conversion programs.
• Design the replacement, rehabilitation, and modernization of high-mast lighting systems.
• Develop structural underpass lighting designs for provincial highway infrastructure.
• Design and coordinate municipal illumination reinstatements associated with provincial highway construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Incorporate specialized lighting systems, including Transport Canada-compliant navigation lighting for waterway bridges, where required.

Permanent and Temporary Traffic Signals

• Lead the design of permanent traffic signal installations, signal modernization, and intersection improvements at MTO ramp terminals and municipal connecting roads.
• Develop traffic signal solutions for multi-use pathways, bicycle crossings, and accessible transportation infrastructure in compliance with AODA requirements.
• Design temporary traffic signal systems for construction staging, including portable temporary traffic signals (PTTS) and span-wire installations.
• Support traffic signal designs associated with bridge rehabilitation, highway interchange construction, and temporary lane closures.
• Design the replacement of long-term temporary signals with permanent installations, including associated illumination requirements.

Power Distribution, Protection and Electrical Studies

• Design roadside Power Supply Cabinets (PSC) and Highway Distribution Assemblies (DA) supporting freeway illumination and traffic signal infrastructure.
• Coordinate electrical servicing requirements with local distribution companies and utility providers.
• Prepare and review electrical power system studies, including arc flash analyses, short-circuit assessments, and voltage-drop calculations.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable safety codes, technical specifications, and project requirements.

Project Leadership and Technical Delivery

• Lead the preparation, technical review, and sealing of electrical engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Coordinate with transportation, civil, structural, and municipal engineering teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to intermediate and junior engineering professionals.
• Liaise with MTO, municipalities, utility providers, and other project stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Maintain responsibility for design quality, technical compliance, project schedules, and engineering deliverables.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in…