Engineering Designer (Traffic Signals & Systems)

Job title: Engineering Designer (Traffic Signals & Systems)

Job description: Company Description

We are a global architecture, engineering, planning, and technology firm defining the cities of tomorrow.

By connecting design and technology, we change how people experience their built environment. We work across disciplines to create the intelligent systems, sustainable buildings, and efficient infrastructure that shapes the way people live, move, learn, and heal.

With over 3,000 employees and 60+ offices around the world, we understand what it takes to work locally and scale globally.

From data analytics and production development, straight through the turnkey system delivery, we guide clients from the discovery phase to implementation. Increasingly, we are also partnering with them on operations and maintenance of the assets we design. This commonly includes the design of IT, security and smart building systems, as well as large-scale revenue collection, traffic control, GPS/GIS, and wireless communication systems.

At IBI, we’re defining the cities of tomorrow.

Job Description

Here’s how we work:

Engineers thrive on solving problems by putting their logic and creativity together. They are able to invent, explore, and question to enhance the areas around us. IBI Group engineers work in multiple disciplines and collaborate on larger initiatives. The Team has the opportunity to work on unique and leading-edge projects with a local focus to make a global difference.

Are you looking for an opportunity that offers the experience to work on projects within the Traffic Signals and Intelligent Transportation Systems realm? IBI Group’s Calgary office is searching for a talented Traffic Signals Design Engineer to join its growing team! Our Edmonton office is a close-knit, multicultural and dynamic group with a mix of many disciplines such as civil, electrical, and systems engineering and architecture.

As a Traffic Signals Design Engineer with IBI Group, this is the next step into a career that will allow you growth and opportunity within a global organization; and the ability to work on a wide range of projects. This will provide you the chance to work and deliver designs in single and multidisciplinary projects from planning and preliminary design through construction documents and contract administration phases.

Come discover what IBI has to offer. IBI Group a career you can Define…Discover It!

Most of the things you’ll work on:

• Responsible for hands-on successful design, production, coordination and management of traffic signal design, and inspection projects.
• Develop traffic signal and traffic control devices designs in AutoCAD. Microstation experience would be an asset.
• Design Experience in functional roadway geometrics, pavement marking and signage, traffic signals operations including timing and phasing designs, traffic signals layout designs for both permanent and temporary applications, traffic signal system equipment, cone of vision and roadway infrastructure dimensional relationship, TAC accessibility criteria, utility clearances, single line diagrams, wiring schematics, photometric layouts, and grounding details.
• Preparing wire sizing, voltage drop and conduit capacity calculations.
• Production of design specifications as required.
• Knowledge of and continual research into latest technology for traffic signaling equipment and lighting fixtures and associated controls, prepare technical reports, tender documentation and field support (including commissioning and site inspections).
• The successful candidate should have previous intersection design experience specific to public and private sector projects/development, as well as strong knowledge of construction methodology for both temporary and permanent design.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal team members (Engineers, Architects, Designers and Project Managers) in the design and specification development of traffic signal projects within an integrated multi-disciplinary project delivery team.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and quality of technical information and project documentation in accordance with QA/QC programs.
• Ensure that engineering deliverables (e.g., drawings, specifications, analysis, budget estimates) comply with applicable regulations, standards, corporate procedures and sound engineering practices.
• Ensure that project deliverables are met in a timely manner to a high quality
• Report to Project Managers
• Direct and supervise AutoCAD technicians where needed
• Review drawings and perform quality control checks

Qualifications

You’ll need to have:

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering focused on transportation / traffic engineering or have an Engineering Technologist Diploma from an accredited Technical Institute.
• Must be registered with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) or be registered with ASET as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET).
• Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) would be an asset.
• 7 or more years of proven hands-on experience in in the full life cycle of a traffic signals project. This shall include warrant analysis, traffic signals design and inspections, functional roadway design, temporary staging, traffic operations/analysis, site plan design and with good knowledge of related electrical power distribution and telecommunications.
• Working knowledge of Alberta and municipal transportation and traffic signals standards, Canadian Electrical Code, National Building Code, TAC and MUTCD.
• Proficiency with engineering software including AutoCAD, AutoTurn, Autolux, Synchro, and AGI32 lighting design software. Microstation proficiently an asset.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Experience performing site inspections, construction supervision and contract administration
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team delivering various projects in complexity and size/scope
• Energetic, diplomatic, flexible, problem-solving mindset
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills with the ability to take initiative
• Ability to anticipate needs and meet expectations
• Strong interpersonal communications skills applicable both internally with project delivery staff as well as externally with project partners (clients, consultants, contractors and regulatory authorities)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Occasional travel is a requirement

Additional Information

Our teams are currently working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic and will be for the foreseeable future. We are following the provincial procedures before considering returning to the office. On a weekly basis, managers have touch base meetings with their teams to discuss the progress of projects or any issues that they have encountered. We continue to emphasize wellness for all our team members and have added to our comprehensive list of benefits to support this further.

IBI Group provides a competitive benefit package and pays association dues and licensing fees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women’s Network, and Diversity & Inclusion Council. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of IBI Group’s selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record. Candidates will also need to confirm they are fully vaccinated in accordance with IBI Group’s mandatory vaccination policy in Canada

We request applicants submit RESUME highlighting relevant work experience; please limit PDF files to 10MB. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. IBI Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Company: IBI Group

Expected salary: $70000 – 90000 per year

Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Sat, 15 Jan 2022 23:58:37 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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