Engineering Designer, Transportation Lighting & Signals

Overview

Your difference is the difference. Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too.

As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide range of projects and channels. Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.

We are actively seeking an Engineering Designer to join our Transportation Lighting & Signals team. The successful applicant will work with the transportation and electrical groups to prepare designs for traffic signals, roadway lighting and associated civil works. This position will require technical knowledge of traffic signals and roadway lighting for transportation infrastructure design and construction components for existing and new projects primarily throughout Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Providing engineering and design for electrical systems as part of both small and large scale multi-disciplinary projects. Services include Lighting, Traffic Signals, and Joint Utility Trench designs.
• Prepare schematic and detailed design drawings.
• Provide technical and administrative support at all stages of the project, from proposal to construction.
• Periodic field visits to validate survey plans, review existing conditions, assess conflicts, and monitor construction activities.
• Complete lighting analysis using AGi32.
• Provide support in preparing Contract documents, including specifications and cost estimates.
• Preparation of post construction record drawings.

Qualifications

• Education in civil and electrical design with a specific focus on roadway lighting and traffic signals;
• 0-5 years of design experience
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., TAC, ESA, IMSA, AODA, RP-8, Ontario Traffic Manuals, OPSS, Highway Traffic Act, PHM-125 Legal Plans);
• Experience in the coordination of utility contacts and conflict assessment;
• Familiarity with AGi32 and AutoCAD;
• Experience with MicroStation, AutoTurn and SPIDAcalc will be considered an additional asset;
• Ability to calculate tender item quantities and prepare construction cost estimates, will be considered an additional asset;
• Experience with preparation of pavement marking and roadway signage plans will be considered an additional asset;
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills;
• A valid Ontario Driver’s Licence – Class G and access to a personal vehicle for business purposes

Your better starts here

We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. Offering great benefits to our people is possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program for emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services and employee discounts
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

Compensation

The salary range for this position is: $72,000.00 – $85,000.00. Compensation will be determined based on factors such as education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.

Diversity, Inclusion, And Accommodations

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

At RVA, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.