Engineering Tech II

at  City of Edmonton

Job Number: 50817
The Traffic Signals and Street Lighting unit is hiring! This unit designs, operates and maintains traffic signals, traffic cameras, message signs, and other technology to move traffic efficiently throughout the City. This position supports the delivery of the annual traffic signal capital construction and maintenance programs, with focus on Active Transportation and Transit Priority Measures. This includes management of projects, traffic signal design, quality assurance, records management, collecting field data, and coordinating/inspecting the work of contractors.
Your strong technical design and project management skills combined with the ability to work on several tasks simultaneously to take projects from concept to completion within tight timelines will be your key to success in this position. Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way.

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:

• Proficiency with computers and ability to use a wide variety of software (including AutoCAD, Microstation, SAP, Microsoft Office, Google Applications and internal softwares) to generate plans, reports and other related documents
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work in a team environment and outside in all traffic and weather conditions
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton’s safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
• Alignment to our Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments
• Alignment to our Leadership Competencies
• Applicants may be tested

Qualifications:

• Completed 2 Year Post Secondary Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Computer, Transportation, Engineering Design & Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent from a recognized institute
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in roadway construction and/or utility installation construction including planning and preparation of complete drawings, charts and maps related to signals and street lighting
• Must be eligible to be recognized as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with ASE

• Create designs, construct and operate Traffic Control and Transportation Management Equipment within the City of Edmonton
• Complete traffic signal and Intelligent Transportation Systems layouts, ensuring conformity with Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) and City guidelines and update as-built records using drafting software
• Review plan circulations and prepare traffic signal conceptual cost estimates
• Develop, design and draft final signal layout plans by using Microstation & AutoCad, ensuring conformity with TAC guidelines, IMSA and City practices
• Quality assurance of contractor work, ensuring conformity to guidelines and specs
• Provide written and verbal responses to public
• Coordinate, direct and inspect the work of contractors including: identifying and marking locations of new signal equipment and infrastructure, monitoring construction progress, resolve unforeseen issues, ensuring installations are in accordance with plans and standards, collecting field measurements and notes for the as-built recording, commission and inspect installations
• Complete administrative activities and project documentation required for the annual signals program
• Communicate with a variety of groups regarding signal projects including internal staff, various contractors, consultants, developers, surveyors and other utility groups

Qualifications:

• Completed 2 Year Post Secondary Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Computer, Transportation, Engineering Design & Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent from a recognized institute
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in roadway construction and/or utility installation construction including planning and preparation of complete drawings, charts and maps related to signals and street lighting
• Must be eligible to be recognized as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with ASET