Launch your engineering career and help shape the future of Edmonton's transportation network! As a Traffic Systems Engineer in Training, you will be an essential part of the Traffic Operations team, working directly under the guidance of a Professional Engineer.
This role offers an incredible opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges in a dynamic, supportive environment. You will gain invaluable experience in managing, maintaining, and enhancing the advanced systems that keep our city moving, from traffic signals and detection systems to intelligent transportation technologies. This is your chance to grow professionally while making a tangible impact on the daily lives of Edmontonians.
What will you do?
Under the supervision of a Traffic Systems/Operations Engineer, you will;
Collaborate with professional engineers to provide technical guidance to field staff, perform acceptance testing on new technologies, and contribute to the design of intelligent transportation systems
Act as a key technical support for our Traffic Management Centre, troubleshooting and maintaining the complex systems that ensure safe and efficient traffic flow
Play an active role in project management by helping to plan, oversee, and execute traffic signal and ITS projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
Review and evaluate new technologies to be deployed and propose which solution best meets requirements
Develop and maintain critical asset management systems, creating and improving databases to track our vast inventory of traffic management equipment
Review operational issues, collect and analyze data, and provide technical recommendations to professional engineers on everything from signal timing adjustments to the implementation of new procedures and equipment
Provide maintenance support for equipment and systems in the Traffic Management Centre and network. E.g. maintenance scheduling, troubleshooting non-functional equipment, upkeep database and connectivity to servers
Provide responses to the inquiries received from the public, collaborators, members of Council and the other City staff regarding traffic signal, street lighting and traffic control device operations
Perform other related duties as required
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Computer or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university preferably with coursework in transportation planning, traffic engineering and traffic operations
Must be registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with APEGA (in good standing) and working towards a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation. Applicants in a different Canadian jurisdiction eligible for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA) with APEGA may be considered. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employment
Assets:
Experience or familiarity with transportation related software applications
Skills required for success:
Ability to design, review, and test electronic equipment or computer system applications, along with working knowledge of engineering, analysis, and design
Experience in project and construction management, and familiarity with City and Transportation Association of Canada guidelines, standards, codes, legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures (OH&S, Environmental, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical individuals, and the ability to exercise sound engineering judgment to provide appropriate technical recommendations
Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including conflict resolution, and a demonstrated ability to develop relationships and work collaboratively
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Applicants may be tested
Conditions of employment & work environment:
Up to: 3 permanent full-time position
Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary: $34.563 - $42.011 (Hourly); $72,167.54 - $87,718.97 (Annually)
This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance
Work Environment:
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and office, and will require site visits and outdoor reviews at the construction site
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AS/SB
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