Transportation Engineer (Traffic Signals)

Are you a licensed Professional Engineer with a background in transportation systems and extensive experience in leading the planning, design, construction and operation of a wide variety of transportation-related projects? If so, consider this exciting opportunity with Transportation Services!

 Reporting to the Traffic Systems Operations Senior Engineer, the Transportation Engineer (Traffic Signals) will coordinate a team of project leads, analysts, and technologists. You will make use of engineering principles and project management skills to lead multidisciplinary traffic signal projects in the following areas: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), cycling infrastructure, Transit Signal Priority (TSP), Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption (EVP), LRT and Rail crossings, corridor signal retiming and coordination, road-user detection, network optimization, traffic analysis, modelling, and traffic controller testing and coding.

Major Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Carry out and/or direct design and construction projects related to the modification, expansion or upgrading of traffic signal infrastructure (including bike signals, pedestrian crossovers, electronic controller equipment, detection, etc.), and the demonstration, expansion or upgrading of projects, such as transit signal priority and emergency vehicle pre-emption, adaptive signalling, communications, variable message signs (VMS), CCTV cameras, traveller information systems, vehicle detection, etc.
• Review technical reports to provide input, comments, and guidance.
• Prepare and review a variety of documents, such as contracts, policies, procedures, procurements, specifications and agreements. Prepare terms of reference for consultant/contractor assignments.
• Direct the work performance of external service providers with respect to quality, timeliness, cost, and completion of required tasks.
• Prepare technical and other necessary reports and submissions for the information of, and as required by, the Division and City of Toronto Council.
• Supervise project team members and support staff, including work-term students.
• Develop standard operational procedures for traffic management, traffic operations and ITS functions.
• Develop standards and specifications related to traffic signal and ITS infrastructure and equipment, and update operation manuals to reflect operational practices due to technological changes.
• Monitor system networks and performance, ITS equipment and network usage.
• Liaise with the public, Councillors, the media, consultants, contractors and other transportation agencies on matters relating to the delivery of assigned capital projects.
• Prepare and make presentations to senior divisional managers and other internal stakeholders.
• Establish, maintain and foster linkages to other units throughout the City and colleagues in other municipal, provincial, and federal governments to ensure effective partnerships.
• Maintain an awareness of developments and advancements in relevant fields to retain technical competency and provide state-of-the-art advice. Review drawings, engineering studies, specifications, plans and cost estimates prepared by consultants as they pertain to construction or modification of ITS and traffic signal facilities.
• Respond to enquiries from the public, City staff, members of Council, interest groups, and government agencies regarding traffic management issues.
• Provide work direction and training to unionized and non-unionized staff.
• Undertake random checks, and monitor work performance by contracted staff.
• Prepare training course materials, and conduct training and demonstrations for users of the traffic management systems.
• Assist the Manager and Senior Engineer in developing budgets and estimates, including the Unit’s annual operating and capital budgets. Monitor expenditures for assigned projects and activities, and provide regular reports to the Senior Engineer and Manager.
• Secure all engineering permits and approvals as may be required from external agencies.
• Perform and/or review research on new technical developments and practices related to traffic management systems and operations.
• Program, operate and maintain a variety of electronic, mechanical, digital, analog, wireless, and computerized equipment that is part of the existing Traffic Management infrastructure.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to support the needs of the Traffic Management Section.

Key Qualifications:

1. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), and membership in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario.
2. University degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation systems, Electrical Engineering or a discipline pertinent to the job function, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Education in multiple disciplines would be an asset.
3. Extensive experience in the planning, design, construction, and operation of projects related to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), cycling infrastructure, Transit Signal Priority (TSP), Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption (EVP), LRT and Rail crossings, traffic adaptive systems, corridor signal retiming and coordination, road-user detection, network optimization, traffic analysis, modelling, and traffic controller testing and coding.
4. Considerable experience in project management, leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for medium/large ITS and traffic signal deployments.
5. A valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence, and access to a reliable personal vehicle for use on City business.
6. Advanced knowledge of the operation and maintenance of electrical, electronics and communications equipment for traffic control systems.
7. Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills to communicate with stakeholders, project participants and partners, special interest groups, the media, the general public, elected officials, internal and external clients, and consultants.
8. Ability to work in a team, take initiative, self-manage, and be accountable, flexible, and adaptable.
9. Prioritization, organization and leadership skills to multi-task, track and manage budgets, and schedule and manage the work of consultants, vendors, contractors and multi-disciplinary teams.
10. Ability to work outside of regular business hours, when required.
11. Highly developed analytical and diagnostic skills to organize records and data, and prepare specialized technical reports, with the ability to perform effectively in a system operations environment.
12. Knowledge of relevant standards, Acts, By-laws, and Regulations, including Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Highway Traffic Act, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Device, National Transportation Communications for Intelligent Transportation System Protocol (NTCIP), International Municipal Signal Association standards, National Electrical Manufacturers Association standards, Ontario Traffic Manual, Ontario Provincial Standards, City of Toronto road system, and City of Toronto Uniform Traffic By-laws.
13. Knowledge in the principles of traffic engineering technologies, theories and practices, and safe work practices as they relate to working with high-speed and heavy-traffic roadways.
14. Experience in traffic operations and traffic management is desirable.

A Qualified List of candidates will be established for Transportation Engineer Transportation Services position in the Transportation Services, Division, and will be in effect for 24 months from the date the list is created. Qualified candidates on the list may be considered when filling future permanent and/or temporary vacancies in this position.

Notes:

• Applicants are required to demonstrate in their resume that their qualifications match those specified in the job posting.
• If selected for a temporary position, the employee’s placement is conditional on the approval of his/her executive director/general manager or designate.
• Temporary and fixed-term part-time non-union employees will be reassigned to this position.
• In accordance with the City’s Acting Assignment policy, if the posted non-union temporary position becomes permanent, it may not be reposted.

Salary: $93,734 – $123,449 per annum

How to Apply:

For more information on this and other opportunities with the City of Toronto, visit us online at https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/. To apply online, submit your resume, quoting Job ID 51655, by December 6, 2024.