Electrical Traffic Signal Designer

Egisgroup; Calgary; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

Egis Canada is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Traffic Signal Designer to support planning, design, and delivery of traffic signal and roadway electrical projects in Calgary, AB. You will produce drawings, specs, calculations, and documentation in line with municipal and provincial requirements.

The role spans project development and detailed design, coordinating with disciplines, reviewing field conditions, and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5+ years of progressive experience in traffic signal, roadway, and electrical design.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D for infrastructure projects.

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.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Traffic signal design

Engineering communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

College Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

CEC knowledge

OTM Book 12 familiarity

OPSS standards knowledge

Job description

Intermediate Electrical Traffic Signal Designer supports the planning, design, and delivery of traffic signal and roadway electrical infrastructure projects in Calgary, AB, Canada . The role contributes to multidisciplinary project teams by preparing engineering drawings, technical specifications, design calculations, and project documentation in accordance with municipal, provincial, and transportation authority requirements.

The position is involved throughout project development and detailed design phases, supporting the integration of traffic signal systems within broader infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include coordination with engineering disciplines, participation in field reviews, design quality verification, and technical reporting while maintaining compliance with applicable electrical and transportation standards.

The ideal candidate possesses 3-5+ years of experience in traffic signal and electrical design, including direct exposure to transportation infrastructure projects, regulatory compliance requirements, and engineering design software used for roadway and municipal environments.

Jon Description

• 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.

Required

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to support project delivery, design coordination, and technical problem-solving activities.

Assets

• Professional Engineer ( P.Eng. ) designation in good standing with a Canadian engineering regulator.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives and energy-efficient electrical design practices.
• Previous exposure to municipal transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers, designers, or technical staff.
• Familiarity with transportation authority approval processes and stakeholder coordination.

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.

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.