Electrical Traffic Signal Design Engineer

Egis Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Canada in Ottawa, ON, Canada seeks an Intermediate Electrical Traffic Signal Designer to support planning, design, and delivery of traffic signal and roadway electrical infrastructure projects. You will prepare engineering drawings, specifications, design calculations, and project documentation in line with municipal, provincial, and transportation authority requirements.

The role spans project development through detailed design, coordinating with engineering disciplines, and participating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering, or College Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Minimum 3-5+ years of progressive experience in traffic signal, roadway, and electrical design.
• Minimum 3 years of direct traffic signal design experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
• Experience applying OTM Book 12, OPSD, and OPSS standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience preparing engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for multidisciplinary collaboration and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop traffic signal design documentation, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports for infrastructure projects.
• Perform electrical design activities related to traffic signal installations and roadway infrastructure systems.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective system integration across transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Conduct design reviews and support quality assurance activities to maintain compliance with applicable standards and project requirements.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and provide technical input during project delivery and stakeholder discussions.
• Support field reviews and inspections to verify design implementation and identify construction-related issues.
• Contribute to technical reporting and engineering documentation throughout project development and delivery phases.
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members and support knowledge-sharing within the electrical design team.
• Review and assist in the development of engineering standards, templates, and procedures for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance requirements, municipal standards, transportation standards, and industry best practices.

Skills

Traffic signal design

Electrical design

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

College Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Egis Canada in Ottawa, ON, Canada seeks an Intermediate Electrical Traffic Signal Designer to support planning, design, and delivery of traffic signal and roadway electrical infrastructure projects. You will prepare engineering drawings, specifications, design calculations, and project documentation in line with municipal, provincial, and transportation authority requirements.

The role spans project development through detailed design, coordinating with engineering disciplines, and participating