Electrical Engineering Traffic Signals Technologist

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

• 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.