Electrical Traffic Signal Designer

Egis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Referral bonus

Disability accommodations

Job summary

Egis Canada is seeking an Electrical Traffic Signal Designer to join our Toronto team. You will design traffic signal and roadway electrical infrastructure, prepare drawings and reports, and collaborate with civil and electrical professionals across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of traffic signal design experience, knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, and proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D. This on-site role offers growth within a Canadian transportation practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering or a college diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Minimum 3–5+ years of progressive experience in traffic signal, roadway, and electrical infrastructure 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 drawings, specifications, reports and project documentation.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary transportation and infrastructure teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare traffic signal design drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Perform electrical design activities supporting traffic signal systems and roadway infrastructure.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design reviews with civil teams.
• Participate in client meetings, technical reviews and project discussions.
• Verify regulatory compliance with codes and standards.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technologists.
• Conduct field investigations, site reviews and construction inspections.
• Support QA through document reviews and standards development.
• Prepare technical reports and project deliverables.
• Assist with risk management and design resolutions for traffic systems.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

College Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

About Us

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Egis and be part of our exciting growth across Canada. As a member of our global team of 23,500+ engineers, architects, scientists and consultants, you'll help deliver some of the country's most impactful infrastructure, transportation, buildings and energy projects while building a career with global opportunities and local impact.

About the Role

Electrical Traffic Signal Designer supports the planning, design, and delivery of transportation electrical infrastructure projects in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Working within a multidisciplinary transportation engineering environment, this role contributes to traffic signal system design, roadway electrical infrastructure development, engineering documentation, contract package preparation, and technical reporting for municipal infrastructure assignments.

The position participates across project delivery phases including detailed design, field investigation, design review, quality assurance, construction support, stakeholder coordination, and design validation. Work is performed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), OTM Book 12, OPSD, and OPSS requirements while supporting roadway improvement and transportation corridor initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings 3 to 5+ years of progressive experience in traffic signal and roadway electrical design, including direct involvement with transportation infrastructure projects, engineering coordination, regulatory compliance, and construction implementation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare traffic signal design drawings, technical specifications, and engineering documentation for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Perform electrical design activities supporting traffic signal systems and roadway electrical infrastructure.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design reviews with civil engineering and project delivery teams to support integrated infrastructure development.
• Participate in stakeholder coordination activities, including client meetings, technical reviews, and project discussions.
• Verify regulatory compliance with applicable codes, transportation standards, and engineering requirements during project execution.
• Provide technical guidance and design support to junior engineering and technologist team members.
• Conduct field investigations, site reviews, and construction inspections to validate design implementation.
• Support quality assurance initiatives through engineering documentation review and standards development.
• Prepare technical reports and project deliverables supporting engineering analysis and execution activities.
• Assist with risk management, technical problem‑solving, and design resolution for traffic signal and electrical infrastructure systems.

What do we need from you

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering, or a College Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Minimum 3 to 5+ years of progressive experience in traffic signal, roadway, and electrical infrastructure 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, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary transportation and infrastructure project teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder coordination, and technical problem-solving capabilities.

Assets

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with a Canadian engineering regulator.
• Experience supporting municipal transportation infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and energy-efficient electrical design practices.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers, technologists, or design staff.
• Experience with roadway electrical systems and transportation corridor projects.

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.