Traffic Signal Engineer

Talent Compass; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An Engineering Consulting Firm is seeking a Traffic Signals Engineer/Designer in Edmonton, AB. The role involves designing traffic signal and illumination systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing projects for municipal clients. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience with traffic signal systems and software. Strong communication skills are essential for client interactions and project success.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible experience in traffic signal engineering and design.
• Demonstrable experience in traffic operations, signal, and illumination systems.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Manage project delivery to meet client needs, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead design, specifications, and tender processes for traffic signal systems.

Skills

Traffic signal engineering

Communication skills

Traffic analysis software (Synchro, SimTraffic, Sidra)

Illumination analysis software (AGi32)

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Education

Degree in Civil, Electrical, or related field

Registration as a P.Eng. or P.L. (Eng.)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

Traffic Signals Engineer/Designer

Are you an established Transportation Engineer with a background in traffic operations and the design of traffic signal and illumination systems? If so, we want to hear from you.

About Us

We are engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and their support teams working together to deliver infrastructure that minimizes environmental impact and maximizes community benefit. We foster a people-first, high-performance culture.

Our commitment to client success is built on a strong foundation: understanding the communities we serve. This local knowledge, combined with our expertise and experience, helps us meet unique project challenges and incorporate sustainable solutions throughout a project’s lifecycle.

Join Our Team

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Traffic Signals Engineer/Designer to join our Transportation group in Edmonton, AB. This role offers involvement in a diverse range of projects, from large highway and freeway conversion systems to municipal signaling and non-vehicular modes such as rail, bicycles, and transit. You will work directly with municipal clients and project managers leading urban and rural transportation designs.

Sample Projects

• Bragg Creek Skewed Signals
• Diverging Diamond Interchange
• St. Albert Intersection Signals

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will have:

• A degree in Civil, Electrical, or related engineering field
• Registration as a P.Eng. or P.L. (Eng.) with APEGA, or eligibility to transfer membership; or an EIT with extensive experience
• Progressively responsible experience in traffic signal engineering and design
• Demonstrable experience in traffic operations, signal, and illumination systems
• Experience with traffic analysis software (Synchro, SimTraffic, Sidra)
• Experience with illumination analysis software (AGi32)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil3D for reviewing and checking designs
• Knowledge of standards and guidelines for traffic operations, control devices, and systems
• Strong communication skills

Bonus points for experience with non-vehicular signaling systems, road safety, and certifications such as RSP, PTOE, M.Sc., M.Eng, or PMP.

Role Responsibilities

This position is highly valuable for technical expertise within our organization and for clients across Northern Alberta. Key responsibilities include:

• Effective communication with clients and team members during design and specification development
• Ensuring compliance with regulations, standards, and best practices
• Leading design, specifications, and tender processes for traffic signal and illumination systems
• Operational analysis and warrant evaluations for traffic signals and related systems
• Providing design options and reviewing contractor submissions during project phases
• Managing project delivery to meet client needs, timelines, and budgets
• Collaborating with other departments such as Transportation Planning and Urban/Rural Design