Street Lighting & Traffic Signal Engineer, PEng (Electrical)

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Street Lighting & Traffic Signal Engineer to join our Transportation team based in Mississauga, Ontario . The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of roadway lighting and traffic signal projects for municipal and provincial transportation clients, including projects delivered in accordance with Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) standards . This role is suited to an engineer who is capable of independently completing assigned design tasks, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, and providing guidance to junior staff while working under the direction of senior engineers and project managers. This is a newly created role. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Prepare roadway lighting and traffic signal designs, including layouts, wiring diagrams, electrical details, and contract drawings. Perform photometric analyses, voltage drop calculations, and other electrical design calculations. Prepare technical specifications, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and contract documentation. Apply Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) standards and applicable industry codes to the design of roadway lighting and traffic signal systems. Independently complete assigned design packages and engineering tasks while meeting project schedules, budgets, and quality requirements. Identify technical issues, evaluate design alternatives, and recommend practical engineering solutions using established engineering principles. Review design calculations, drawings, and other engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, utility companies, and external stakeholders throughout project delivery. Conduct site visits, field investigations, and provide engineering support during construction as required. Identify discrepancies or technical issues and work with the project team to develop appropriate solutions. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, engineering graduates, and designers. Follow AECOM's quality management procedures, standards, and project delivery processes. Perform work under the general direction of senior engineers and project managers while exercising sound engineering judgement on assigned tasks. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering plus 4 years of relevant experience in roadway lighting and traffic signal engineering, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario with a minimum of one (1) year of post-licensure experience. Demonstrated experience in the design of roadway lighting and traffic signal systems. Working knowledge of Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) design standards (mandatory). Proficiency with AutoCAD. Valid Ontario driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required. Preferred Qualifications Experience delivering municipal and/or MTO transportation projects. Experience with AGi32, AutoLUX, or other roadway lighting analysis software. Knowledge of the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM). Experience preparing electrical specifications, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. 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