Illumination​/Traffic Signal CAD Technologist; Draftsman

About SYSTRA Canada

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

In this role you will contribute to the successful design, production, coordination and management of lighting and signal design projects. You will develop lighting system designs in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D such as layout, single line diagrams, wiring schematics, photometric layouts, grounding details, prepare and review wire sizing, voltage drop and conduit capacity calculations. You will also be responsible for coordinating utilities for electrical infrastructure and transportation‑related design and construction projects along with preparing technical reports, tender items, and providing field support such as commissioning and site inspections.

• Preparing engineering drawings using computer‑aided design software and supporting calculations and documentation.
• Designing traffic signalization and street lighting systems for municipal or provincial projects.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Generating drawings in various formats for approval and use by project stakeholders.
• Understanding electrical distribution systems to design and modify drawings.
• Performing project administration functions such as drawing distribution and management, coordination, and communication with project stakeholders.
• Maintaining project information, drawings, files, spreadsheets, and records.
• Attending design and project coordination meetings as required.
• Summarizing parts and materials from available literature and databases.
• Performing subdivision inspections for assumption reviews.
• Performing contract administration functions including tender, award, quantity review, completion, and assumption work.
• Working occasional evenings or weekends to meet deadlines.
• Performing miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

• 3 to 5 years experience focused on illumination design / traffic signal design.
• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or College diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Proficient in Civil 3D or AutoCAD.

CAD 60,000 – 70,000

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.