Electrical Traffic Signal Designer

Business Line:
Energy and Sustainable Cities
Type of contract:
Permanent contract
Service Line:
Water and Energy
Job Family:
Technical Engineering
Compensation: CAD 80,000 - CAD 120,000 - yearly

Company Description
Ready to take the next step in your career?  Join Egis and be part of our exciting growth across Canada. As a member of our global team of 23,500+ engineers, architects, scientists and consultants, you'll help deliver some of the country's most impactful infrastructure, transportation, buildings and energy projects while building a career with global opportunities and local impact.

Job Description
Electrical Traffic Signal Designer  supports the planning, design, and delivery of transportation electrical infrastructure projects in  Toronto, Ontario, Canada . Working within a multidisciplinary transportation engineering environment, this role contributes to traffic signal system design, roadway electrical infrastructure development, engineering documentation, contract package preparation, and technical reporting for municipal infrastructure assignments.

The position participates across project delivery phases including detailed design, field investigation, design review, quality assurance, construction support, stakeholder coordination, and design validation. Work is performed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), OTM Book 12, OPSD, and OPSS requirements while supporting roadway improvement and transportation corridor initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings 3 to 5+ years of progressive experience in traffic signal and roadway electrical design, including direct involvement with transportation infrastructure projects, engineering coordination, regulatory compliance, and construction implementation activities.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare traffic signal design drawings, technical specifications, and engineering documentation for transportation infrastructure projects.
Perform electrical design activities supporting traffic signal systems and roadway electrical infrastructure.
Coordinate multidisciplinary design reviews with civil engineering and project delivery teams to support integrated infrastructure development.
Participate in stakeholder coordination activities, including client meetings, technical reviews, and project discussions.
Verify regulatory compliance with applicable codes, transportation standards, and engineering requirements during project execution.
Provide technical guidance and design support to junior engineering and technologist team members.
Conduct field investigations, site reviews, and construction inspections to validate design implementation.
Support quality assurance initiatives through engineering documentation review and standards development.
Prepare technical reports and project deliverables supporting engineering analysis and execution activities.
Assist with risk management, technical problem-solving, and design resolution for traffic signal and electrical infrastructure systems.

Qualifications
Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering, or a College Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology.
Minimum  3 to 5+ years  of progressive experience in traffic signal, roadway, and electrical infrastructure design.
Minimum  3 years of direct traffic signal design experience .
Strong knowledge of the  Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) .
Experience applying  OTM Book 12, OPSD, and OPSS  standards.
Proficiency with  AutoCAD  and  Civil 3D .
Experience preparing engineering drawings, specifications, technical reports, and project documentation.
Experience working within multidisciplinary transportation and infrastructure project teams.
Strong communication, stakeholder coordination, and technical problem-solving capabilities.

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