Electrical Engineer - Traffic Signal

Egis Group; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Canada is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Traffic Signal Design in Ottawa to design and deliver electrical systems for urban transportation, coordinating with civil and architectural teams. You will lead and mentor engineers while ensuring code‑compliant solutions across Canada.

The role requires a P.Eng. in good standing, 3+ years in traffic signal design, and strong CAD skills, with emphasis on sustainability and client collaboration. Ontario licensing preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with PEO in good standing.
• 5–10+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering roles.
• Minimum 3 years of direct experience in traffic signal design.
• Strong working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and applicable transportation standards (OTM BOOK 12, OPSD, OPSS).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills with ability to lead and mentor teams.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and energy-efficient design practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of electrical systems with experience in Traffic Signal Design.
• 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.

Skills

Traffic signal design

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with PEO

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

About Us

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.

About the Role

The Electrical Engineer – Traffic Signal Designis a technical role within multidisciplinary infrastructure project teams based in Ottawa, ON, Canadasupporting projects across Canada. The position focuses on the design and delivery of electrical systems supporting urban transportation infrastructure, with an emphasis on traffic signal systems.
The role contributes across multiple project phases, including preliminary design, detailed design, regulatory compliance, and construction support. Responsibilities involve coordination with 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 traffic signal, 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 TrafficSignalDesign.
• 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.

What do we need from you

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario).
• 5-10+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering roles
• Minimum 3 years of direct experience in traffic signaldesign.
• Strong working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and applicable transportation standards (OTM BOOK 12, OPSD , OPSS)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D softwaresused for infrastructure projects.
• 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.

What's in it for you?

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.