Project Designer/Manager – Traffic Signals

Colm Engineering Ltd; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

• Design traffic signalization and street lighting systems for municipal / provincial road projects
• Communicate with all project stakeholders
• Maintain critical project information, drawings, files, spreadsheets and records
• Inspect job sites during and after construction for compliance with specs
• Attend design and project meetings as required
• Other job related duties as assigned.
• Salary will be based upon experience

About The Role

Engineering Responsibilities

• Reports to Principal Engineer
• Design traffic signalization and street lighting systems for municipal / provincial road projects
• Communicate with all project stakeholders
• Maintain critical project information, drawings, files, spreadsheets and records
• Mentors Engineering Technologists/Technicians.
• Inspect job sites during and after construction for compliance with specs
• Attend design and project meetings as required
• Other job related duties as assigned.
• Salary will be based upon experience

Project Management Responsibilities

• Manages projects through design, approval, coordination, construction and assumption phases.
• Contract administration including tendering, award, quantity review, completion and assumption stages.
• Assists with the procurement of new business for the Company.
• Communicates with all project stakeholders.
• Maintains critical project information, drawings, files, spreadsheets and records.
• Mentors Engineering Technologists/Technicians.
• Job site visits as required for interpretation of construction drawing, and for general compliance with specs.
• Attends design and project meetings as required.
• Manage project budget, schedule and deliveries
• Monitor project budgets & tracks the spending to the budget
• Problem-solving resource allocation issues within the Group
• Facilitate project related problem solving and issue resolution by engaging pertinent parties and expertise as required
• Ensure that critical project work has been verified at key milestones by facilitating design review mechanisms
• Maintain the integrity of the project management tool and other group software, ensuring licenses and updates are kept current and users are utilizing them effectively

Requirements

• Graduate of University program in Electrical Engineering
• E.I.T.
• Traffic Signal experience mandatory
• Computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Excellent working knowledge of Autocad and MicroStation drafting software
• Working knowledge of photometric calculation software for roadway and area lighting
• Knowledge of power distribution system fundamentals, O.E.S.C., CSA Standards and distribution system specs
• Familiarity with health and safety legislation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – good command of the English language, written and oral
• Organized in time management and priority setting
• Creative and goal oriented independent thinker
• Must have a valid driver’s license and car
• Prepared to work occasional evenings or weekends