Posted 5 months ago
Electrical Engineer - Traffic Signal Design
@ SYSTRA
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
SYSTRA Canada is hiring an Electrical Engineer for traffic signal design on urban transportation infrastructure projects. The role covers design, documentation, code compliance and coordination with multidisciplinary teams, plus mentoring junior engineers. The posting states a hybrid arrangement and a salary of $95,000 to $125,000.
Responsibilities:
- Design electrical systems with a focus on traffic signals
- Develop design documentation, specifications and reports to industry standards
- Coordinate with architects, civil engineers and municipal stakeholders
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
- Ensure compliance with codes, regulations and best practices
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
- P.Eng. designation in good standing in Canada
- 5 to 10+ years of electrical engineering experience
- Minimum 3 years of traffic signal design experience
- Knowledge of CEC, OTM Book 12, OPSD and OPSS
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
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SYSTRA
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Full company description
SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and mobility solutions. For more than 65 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure. With its 11,000 employees, the Group's mission is to connect people and bring territories closer together in the 80 countries where it operates. By making travel more fluid, the infrastructures designed by SYSTRA bring communities together, develop social integration and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure. A signature for transport solutions, SYSTRA supports its partners and clients throughout the lifecycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved at a very early stage in the design phase, right through to the deployment and maintenance test phases. SYSTRA provides all of its services in more than 80 countries worldwide and generates 80% of its turnover internationally. KEY FIGURES - €1.3 bn in sales in 2024 - 2nd international engineering company for Mass Transit & Rail* - 3d for Bridges* - 6th in the Transport sector* * Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking, 2025
- LinkedIn followers
- 360,472
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,091
- Reported office locations
- 72 rue Henry Farman, Paris, 75015, FR
- Business categories
- Railroad
- Cyber Security
- Consulting
- Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Public Transportation
- Asset Management
- Smart Cities
- Project Management
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- SYSTRA
- Specialties
- Project management
- Design
- Sustainable and environmental studies
- Construction supervision
- Testing Commissioning
- Operation Maintenance
- Transport planning & Preliminary studies
- Infrastructure
- Systems engineering
- and Operation & Maintenance engineering
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and mobility solutions. For more than 65 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure. With its 11,000 employees, the Group's mission is to connect people and bring territories closer…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Paris |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Project managementDesignSustainable and environmental studiesConstruction supervisionTesting CommissioningOperation MaintenanceTransport planning & Preliminary studiesInfrastructureSystems engineeringand Operation & Maintenance engineering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 164 |
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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.
Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com.
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 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.
Salary Range - $95,000 - $125,000; 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 [email protected].
Workplace Type
HybridJournal
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