Intermediate Transportation Electrical Technician

Who are we looking for? An intermediate electrical Technologist with an affinity for delivering on the electrical components of roadways, bridges, transitways, municipal and/or county arterial roads, side streets, multi-use pathways and parking facilities.

Working with an energetic and hard-working team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Be part of electrical project team and support the electrical discipline in multidisciplinary projects.
• Perform lighting calculation software (Autolux & AGI 32), loading calculations, short circuit calculations, voltage drop calculations and Arc Flash Analysis calculations
• Lead traffic signal design, lighting design & intelligent transportation system design
• Assist the Engineer with the preparation of contract documents and quantity take-off
• Ensuring timely delivery of assigned tasks
• Carrying out quality checks and complying with internal procedures
• Assisting senior staff with technical tasks and the day-to-day operation of the office
• Coordination and liaison with approving authorities, utility companies and outside design team members

Responsibilities

• Solutions Analysis: Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents.
• Testing: Develop product specifications and design test procedures and standards.
• Project Management: Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.
• Insights and Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.
• Product and Solution Development: Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.
• Work Scheduling and Allocation: Design own monthly schedule and, if necessary, assign work to others in order to speed up office workflow and ensure high-priority tasks get done.
• Equipment Installation: Help specialists set up and test new products or processes; install complex systems with guidance.
• Plant and Machinery Maintenance and Repair: Maintain and repair complex plant and machinery and supervise the work of team members and contractors to ensure that the plant and machinery meet operational requirements, including conformance with regulatory and organizational health, safety, and environmental standards.

What you will bring to the team:

• 5-10 years experience in the design and/or construction of highway electrical, lighting, Traffic Signals and ITS with an engineering consultant firm
• College diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
• Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation environments
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Prior experience working on municipal and/or MTO projects are highly desirable
• Knowledge of OPS, OESC, CSA, IES, TAC and OTM publications and standards
• Self-motivated and quick learner
• Able to multitask in a fast pace environment
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• G class drivers license

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Responsibilities

• Solutions Analysis: Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents.
• Testing: Develop product specifications and design test procedures and standards.
• Project Management: Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.
• Insights and Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.
• Product and Solution Development: Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.
• Work Scheduling and Allocation: Design own monthly schedule and, if necessary, assign work to others in order to speed up office workflow and ensure high-priority tasks get done.
• Equipment Installation: Help specialists set up and test new products or processes; install complex systems with guidance.
• Plant and Machinery Maintenance and Repair: Maintain and repair complex plant and machinery and supervise the work of team members and contractors to ensure that the plant and machinery meet operational requirements, including conformance with regulatory and organizational health, safety, and environmental standards.