Electrical Engineer - Traffic Signal/Roadway Lighting (Senior)

Job Description

Role Description :

Arcadis is currently seeking a Transport Electrical Designer for our Markham office in Toronto. The successful candidate should have previous Transport Electrical design experience specific to public and private sector projects / development, as well as strong knowledge of construction methodology for both temporary and permanent design.

The incumbent is also responsible for preparing reports, proposals and liaising with clients for successful results.

Mobility :

We partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving.

Climate change, urbanization and digitization trends are requiring todays mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the worlds growing population.

We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods.

Role Accountabilities :

The primarily focus is Traffic Signal and / or Roadway Lighting design for transportation facilities and the successful candidate will work with technical staff to prepare preliminary, and detailed traffic / intersection design Drawings, Estimates, Specifications, and Proposals.

You will also assist in preparing reports as to the nature, status and results of design or study assignments.

This role will also include working on client relationship building and management including taking part in business development activities, proposal preparation, organizing staff resources, establishing project budgets and schedules.

You will communicate effectively with clients and internal team members (Engineers, Architects, Designers and Project Managers) in the design and specification development of electrical, lighting and communications systems projects within an integrated multi-disciplinary project delivery team.

The successful candidate will lead and contribute to the successful design, production, coordination and management of Traffic Signal Design and Lighting projects.

You will develop traffic signal, lighting or auxiliary systems designs in AutoCAD and / or Microstation such as layout, single line diagrams, wiring schematics, photometric layouts, grounding details, prepare and review wire sizing, voltage drop and conduit capacity calculations.

You will also render utility coordination duties for Electrical Transport related Design and Construction Projects and prepare technical reports, tender documentation and field support (including commissioning, Traffic signal turn-on, and site inspection).

This person will ensure that Engineering deliverables (e.g., drawings, specifications, analysis, budget estimates) comply with applicable regulations, standards, corporate procedures and sound engineering practices, review drawings to ensure accuracy, completeness and quality of technical information and project documentation in accordance with QA / QC programs and ensure that project deliverables are met in a timely manner to a high quality including engineering stamped drawings and preparing final reports.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Completed Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Traffic / Civil Engineering

10 years relevant experience in intersection / traffic signal design, ideally in a design-consulting or utility environment

Must have or be eligible for the P. Eng. designation in Ontario

Must be proficient with AutoCAD and Microstation

Proficient with AGI 32

Working knowledge of Ontario Traffic Manuals (Book 12, 15, 5, & 7), Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Ontario Traffic Manuals (OTM), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Canada (MUTCDC), and Technical Manuals published by the Transportation Association of Canada

A valid driver's license and vehicle is required

Experience with O.Reg 22 / 04 certification and liaising with utility authorities

Experience with pole loading software i.e. SPIDAcalc or equivalent is an asset

Experience performing electrical site inspections, construction supervision and contract administration

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team delivering various complex projects with large size and scope

Experience working on MTO Minor and Major Electrical projects

MTO Major RAQS qualified is an asset

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