Electrical Engineer - Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

Egis Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Referral bonus

Accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

Egis Canada seeks an Electrical Engineer – ITS Engineer to lead the design and delivery of electrical ITS systems for urban transportation infrastructure in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The role spans preliminary design through construction support, coordinating with multiple disciplines to ensure code-compliant, integrated solutions.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in electrical engineering, P.Eng., and strong leadership to mentor junior staff while driving QA and continuous improvement within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with a Canadian regulator.
• 5–10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years of direct experience with MTO (Ministry of Transportation of Ontario).
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D for infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement electrical ITS solutions for urban transportation projects.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, transportation, and municipal stakeholders to ensure integrated designs.
• Develop design documentation, specifications, and reports.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and design teams.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with local codes and industry best practices.

Skills

ITS design

Electrical systems

Project leadership

Mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Canadian Electrical Code

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis.We are now over 21,000 engineers, architects, scientists and planners across the world and experiencing substantial growthin North America. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.

The Electrical Engineer – Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineeris a technical role within multidisciplinary infrastructure project teams based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The position focuses on the design and delivery of ITS electrical systems supporting urban transportation infrastructure projects.
The role contributes across multiple project phases, including preliminary design, detailed design, regulatory compliance, and construction support. Responsibilities involve coordination with electrical traffic signal, civil, transportation, and municipal stakeholders to ensure integrated and code‑compliant electrical solutions aligned with Canadian standards and client requirements
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in ITS design, demonstrates technical leadership capability, and provides oversight and mentorship to junior engineering staff while supporting quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives within electrical design teams.

Job Description

• Designand implementation of electrical systemswith experience in ITS Design.
• Design and integrate systems including:
  • CCTV and video surveillance
  • Variable Message Signs (VMS)
  • Vehicle detection systems
  • Fiber optic communication networks
  • Traffic Management Centres (TMC)
  • Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS)
  • Automatic Incident Detection (AID)
  • Connected and Smart Transportation infrastructure
• Develop and maintain design documentation, specifications, and reports in accordance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with architects, civil engineers, and other multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems into larger projects.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and design teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, local codes, and industry best practices.
• Participate in client and project meetings, providing valuable input and insights.
• Contribute to the growth of the Electrical department through the review and development of standards and templates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with a Canadian engineering regulator
• 5-10+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering roles
• Minimum 3 years of direct experience working with MTO.
• Strong working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D softwaresused for infrastructure projects will be considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with both internal teams and external clients.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and mentor teams.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and energy-efficient design practices.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.