Electrical Engineering Traffic Signals Technologist

Job summary

Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, and documentation for traffic signalization and street lighting projects, while interpreting engineering specifications and applying utility and municipal standards. Coordinate project records and stakeholders, attend design meetings, conduct subdivision inspections, and support contract administration through tender, completion, and assumption.

Job details

Responsibilities About the Role Supports junior and senior electrical engineers in a team environment Prepares simple to moderately complex engineering drawings using 2D computer-aided design software, and supporting calculations and documentation. Design traffic signalization and street lighting systems for municipal / provincial road projects Reads and interprets engineering drawings and specifications Generates drawings in various formats for approval and/or use by project stakeholders Understands electrical distribution systems in order to design and modify drawings Performs project, administration functions included but not limited to drawing distribution and management, coordination and communication with project stakeholders Understands and follows utility and municipal standards Maintains project information, drawings, files, spreadsheets and records Attends design and project coordination meetings as required Summarizes parts and materials from available literature and database Performs subdivision inspections for assumption reviews Performs contract administration functions including tender, award, quantity review, completion and assumption work Works occasional evenings or weekends to meet deadlines Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned Requirements REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of college program in Civil or Electrical Engineering Technical c/w drafting/CAD training Traffic Signal Experience is mandatory Understanding of electrical distribution systems preferred Computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs Detailed working knowledge of Autocad and MicroStation drafting software Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications Strong interpersonal and communication skills – good command of the English language, written and oral Able to work well in a team environment, with minimal supervision Creative and detail oriented independent thinker Prepared to work occasional evenings or weekends Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license and own car.

What you’ll do

Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, and documentation for traffic signalization and street lighting projects, while interpreting engineering specifications and applying utility and municipal standards. Coordinate project records and stakeholders, attend design meetings, conduct subdivision inspections, and support contract administration through tender, completion, and assumption.

Requirements

A college program in Civil or Electrical Engineering Technology, including drafting or CAD training, is required, and traffic signal experience is mandatory. Candidates should have detailed working knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation, be able to interpret engineering drawings, communicate effectively, work independently and in a team, and hold a valid Ontario driver's license with access to a car.

Listed skills

• AutoCAD · Preferred
• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Traffic Signal Design
• Street Lighting Design
• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• 2D CAD Drafting
• Electrical Distribution Systems
• Engineering Drawing Interpretation
• Engineering Documentation
• Utility and Municipal Standards
• Project Coordination
• Contract Administration
• Subdivision Inspections
• Microsoft Office
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Government & Public Sector