Traffic Signal Project Engineer

Job Description

Traffic Signal Project Engineer

London/Hamilton/Markham/Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee‑owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future? Be our next Traffic Signal Project Engineer!

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of the Transportation electrical team of the Building sector.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Act as technical lead and/or project manager on electrical projects related to traffic signal design and/or roadway lighting projects.


• Act as a senior technical resource and electrical task lead.


• Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor.


• Prepare detailed designs for transportation electrical systems using AutoCAD and/or Microstation.


• Develop traffic signal design and layouts based on OPSS, OTM standards and local municipal standards.


• Perform complete lighting analysis using AGi32.


• Conduct detailed calculations such as voltage drop, photometrics, conductor and conduit sizing, and grounding to ensure that designs meet relevant engineering standards and applicable codes.


• Design of electrical layouts for cable raceways/underground conduits, lighting, panel schedules design, lighting poles and base details, luminaire schedule, electrical grounding.


• Preparing Contract documents, including specifications and cost estimates.


• Perform site visits and contract administration.

What your experience looks like

• An Engineering degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited University, and P.Eng is required.


• Minimum of (5) years continuous experience in detailed design and design consultancy.


• Previous experience in Transportation and Transit projects is a must.


• Knowledge of various municipal and MTO lighting and traffic signal design standards.


• Knowledge of IES-RP-8 and Roadway lighting and Parking lot lighting.


• Experience with advanced lighting design tools (AGi32 and Autolux).


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.


• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation and SPIDACalc.


• Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards (OESC, CSA, OBC, NFPA, AREMA and IEEE standards).


• RAQS certification would be considered as an asset.

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: hrsupport@exp.com.