Electrical Engineer – Traffic Signal Design

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Category: Electrical Engineering

Description

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SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

The Electrical Engineer – Traffic Signal Design is a technical role within multidisciplinary infrastructure project teams. The position focuses on the design and delivery of electrical systems supporting urban transportation infrastructure, with an emphasis on traffic signal systems.

The role contributes across multiple project phases, including preliminary design, detailed design, regulatory compliance, and construction support. Responsibilities involve coordination with civil, transportation, and municipal stakeholders to ensure integrated and code‑compliant electrical solutions aligned with Canadian standards and client requirements

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in traffic signal, demonstrates technical leadership capability, and provides oversight and mentorship to junior engineering staff while supporting quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives within electrical design teams.

Missions/Main Duties

Design and implementation of electrical systems with experience in Traffic Signal Design.

Develop and maintain design documentation, specifications, and reports in accordance with industry standards.

Collaborate with architects, civil engineers, and other multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems into larger projects.

Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and design teams.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, local codes, and industry best practices.

Participate in client and project meetings, providing valuable input and insights.

Contribute to the growth of the Electrical department through the review and development of standards and templates.

Profile/Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with a Canadian engineering regulator

5-10+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering roles

Minimum 3 -4 years of direct experience in traffic signal design. 

Strong working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and applicable transportation standards (OTM BOOK 12, OPSD, OPSS)

Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D softwares used for infrastructure projects.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with both internal teams and external clients.

Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and mentor teams.

Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and energy-efficient design practices.

Well versed in illumination and traffic signal design by working in accordance to Ontario Technical Manual Book 7 and 12 standards, The Electrical Engineering Manual Vol. 1 code, The Lighting Handbook 10th edition, RP-8-21 guidelines, as well as municipal standards and specifications for York Region.

Salary Range - $110,000 - $140,000; variable depending on role and experience of the personnel. 

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.

For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact infocanada@systra.com.

Company

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Systra

SYSTRA is a global leader in mass transit and rail engineering. Its 5,000 employees specialise in consulting and engineering.

SYSTRA benefits from over 60 years of experience from its parent companies, SNCF and RATP. It employs state of the art engineering techniques and develops innovative solutions that meet the explosive growth in demand for public transport in and around the world’s largest cities, which are home to over half the world’s population.

Active in 78 countries worldwide, SYSTRA is involved in project planning well before the start of the design stage and continues through to deployment. The Group generates 47% of its revenues outside France.