About Us
Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.
Our values showcase everything we believe in:
A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.
A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.
A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.
The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you?
Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.
Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability!
The Role:
In your role as an Electrical Designer you 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 be responsible for coordinating utilities for electrical infrastructure and transportation-related design and construction projects along with preparing technical reports, tender documentation, and providing field support such as commissioning, traffic signal turn-on, and site inspections.
You 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 drawings and preparing final reports.
About the Role
• Design of traffic signals and illumination for various clients
• Preparation of lighting and traffic signal layouts
• Preparation of wiring diagrams and electrical details
• Photometric analysis of lighting systems
• Voltage drop calculations
• Preparation of contract documents and specifications
• Site visits and contract administration
What do we need from you
Minimum Requirements:
• Undergraduate degree or Technologist diploma in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in construction design-consulting
Preferred Qualifications:
• 5+ years relevant experience in traffic signal and streetlighting design, ideally in a design-consulting or utility environment
• Knowledge of various municipal and MTO lighting and traffic signal design standards
• Working knowledge of Ontario Traffic Manuals (Book 12, 12A, 15, 5, 6 & 7), Lighting Standards (IESNA RP-8), Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Canada (MUTCDC), and Technical Manuals published by the Transportation Association of Canada
• Must be proficient with computer aided design software such as Microstation and AutoCAD
• Must be proficient with light calculation software such as AGI32 or Autolux
• 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
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.
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.
