Gannett Fleming

Principal Electrical Engineer – Transportation

Gannett Fleming$145K — $180K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
  • 15+ years of progressive engineering experience focusing on transportation electrical projects in Ontario.
  • Extensive recent experience on senior MTO transportation assignments, especially in roadway illumination and traffic signal design.
  • Current MTO RAQS qualifications in relevant electrical categories for transportation projects.
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical assignments and provide mentorship to junior staff.
  • Strong knowledge of MTO standards, OTM, TAC guidelines, and municipal standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical engineering for MTO and municipal transportation projects with a focus on roadway lighting and traffic signals.
  • Provide engineering oversight and QA/QC for project deliverables including drawings, specifications, and reports.
  • Manage transportation projects from planning through design and construction support phases.
  • Interpret and apply MTO electrical design requirements and adhere to applicable standards.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, utilities, and project stakeholders on transportation projects.
  • Mentor junior and intermediate electrical staff to enhance team capabilities and MTO experience.
  • Support strategic project pursuits by contributing to proposals and client presentations.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment allowing both in-person and remote work.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, along with medical, dental, and life insurance.
  • Generous paid-time-off (PTO) policy with competitive accrual.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education and skill development.
  • Strong commitment to professional development with access to training programs and support for professional organization membership.
  • Potential for incentive compensation based on performance.
Full Job Description

GFT is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer – Transportation to join our Transportation team. This position may be based anywhere in Ontario.

What you27ll be challenged to do:

This senior technical role will strengthen GFT27s transportation electrical capabilities and expand our ability to pursue and deliver complex MTO and municipal assignments across Ontario. Working collaboratively with transportation infrastructure leadership and multidisciplinary teams, the successful candidate will provide technical mentorship to a growing electrical engineering team and support strategic client relationships.The ideal candidate brings significant Ontario transportation electrical experience and strong MTO project credentials. Proven expertise is required in roadway illumination, traffic signals, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and related electrical infrastructure.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Lead transportation electrical engineering assignments for MTO and municipal projects, with particular expertise in roadway illumination/lighting, traffic signals, ITS, utility coordination, and electrical power distribution.
  • Serve as a senior technical authority, providing engineering oversight, technical reviews, and QA/QC for drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, estimates, and other project deliverables.
  • Lead and manage transportation projects from planning and preliminary design through detailed design and construction support.
  • Provide authoritative interpretation and application of MTO electrical design requirements and applicable OTM, TAC, IES, OESC/ESA, and municipal standards.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary transportation teams, clients, utilities, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and intermediate electrical staff, strengthening the team27s technical capabilities and MTO project experience.
  • Support proposals and strategic pursuits, including technical approaches, project qualifications, scopes, estimates, and client presentations.
  • Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with MTO, municipalities, and other transportation clients while identifying opportunities for continued growth.
What you will bring to our firm:
  • Bachelor27s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with an Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering experience, including substantial senior-level experience delivering transportation electrical projects in Ontario.
  • Demonstrated recent experience serving in senior or key technical roles on MTO transportation assignments, including roadway illumination/lighting and/or traffic signal design.
  • Current relevant MTO RAQS qualification(s) applicable to roadway lighting, traffic signals, and/or other relevant transportation electrical categories.
  • Demonstrated expertise in roadway illumination/lighting, traffic signals, and transportation electrical systems, with experience delivering complex municipal and/or provincial transportation projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex technical assignments, exercise sound engineering judgment, and provide technical oversight and mentorship.
  • Strong working knowledge of applicable MTO standards and design requirements, Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM), TAC guidelines, IES roadway lighting standards, Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), ESA requirements, and applicable municipal standards.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, multidisciplinary teams, contractors, agencies, and other stakeholders.
What we prefer you bring:
  • Established professional relationships and credibility with MTO and Ontario municipal transportation clients.
  • Experience with multiple transportation project delivery models, including Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), and/or other alternative delivery models.
  • Construction support and contract administration experience, including review of contractor submissions, RFIs, field issues, and construction-related design changes.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard transportation electrical design and delivery tools, including AGi32 and Bentley/Autodesk environments.
  • Experience with electrical power distribution, utility coordination, arc flash, and short-circuit analysis.
  • PMP certification is considered an asset.
  • Valid Ontario Class G Driver27s License.
Featured Benefits:
  • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
  • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $145,000.00 - $180,000.00. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Location: Ontario

Employment Status: Full-Time

Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.

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About Gannett Fleming

Gannett Fleming is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services, including planning, design, and construction management. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Gannett Fleming works with clients in a variety of industries, including transportation, water, and energy. The company has completed projects all over the world, including the Panama Canal expansion and the New York City subway system. Gannett Fleming is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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