Street Lighting Technician (Engineering Technologist I)

Edmonton

$73K — $91K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Two-year diploma in Electrical, Civil, Materials, or similar Engineering Technologist program
  • Minimum two years of experience in traffic operations, street lighting, or utility engineering
  • Eligibility for Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation with ASET

Responsibilities

  • Manage GIS Asset Data using the City's GIS Portal and ArcGIS software
  • Conduct field surveys and inspections to ensure compliance with standards
  • Investigate inquiries from community members and utility partners regarding lighting issues
  • Issue work orders and coordinate with contractors for maintenance
  • Evaluate plans and documentation for street lighting and electrical projects

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with a balance between office and fieldwork
  • Opportunity to engage with community and enhance public safety
  • Collaboration with various stakeholders including utility partners and contractors
  • Career development opportunities within the engineering sector
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
Full Job Description
As a Street Lighting Technician, you will play a vital role in operating and maintaining the electrical infrastructure that keeps our roads safe and our neighborhoods bright. Working within our Operations & Maintenance team, you will support field inspections, maintain critical GIS asset databases, and collaborate closely with contractors and utility partners. This role offers a dynamic mix of detailed technical analysis, such as reviewing engineering plans, and hands-on site investigations.

What will you do?

  • Manage GIS Asset Data: Accurately record and update street light and electrical graphical and non-graphical data using the City's GIS Portal and ArcGIS software
  • Coordinate & Inspect: Conduct field surveys, site inspections, and condition assessments to ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications
  • Address Public Inquiries: Investigate and respond to inquiries from community members, utility partners, and internal City departments regarding lighting outages, repairs, and scheduling
  • Support System Operations: Issue work orders for maintenance, coordinate with contractors on repair times, and prepare/organize documentation for street lighting work orders or system damages
  • Review Plans & Documentation: Evaluate Utility Line Assignments (ULA) plans, Construction Completion Certificates (CCC), and Final Acceptance Certificates (FAC) for streetlighting and secondary electrical projects


Qualifications:

  • Completion of a two (2) year diploma in an Electrical, Civil, Materials, or similar Engineering Technologist program
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience related to traffic operations, street lighting, traffic signal control, roadway construction, or utility engineering
  • Eligibility to be recognized as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists (ASET)


Assets:

  • Experience working with ArcGIS (or other GIS software) and AutoCAD
  • Familiarity with City of Edmonton Design and Construction Standards, such as Volume 6A: Road and Walkway Lighting Design Standards and Volume 6B: Road and Walkway Construction and Materials Standards
  • Familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code and the EPCOR Customer Connection Guide
  • Prior experience managing document flow and contractor scheduling
  • Knowledge of utility and/or roadway construction practices and procedures


Skills required for success:

  • Customer Service Excellence: Excellent communication skills to address public inquiries and work productively with community partners
  • Time Management & Adaptability: Proven ability to multi-task, manage fluctuating workloads, and meet tight deadlines for multiple projects
  • Technical Literacy: Proficiency with Google Suite
  • Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
  • Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion


Conditions of Employment:

  • Must possess a valid Alberta Driver's License and be able to provide a clean driver's abstract
  • Must wear and maintain appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during field inspections


Work Environment:

  • This position offers a balanced work environment split between a professional office setting and active field environments
  • Fieldwork requires walking, kneeling, and working in varied weather conditions (extreme heat/cold, rain, and snow) near active roadways and electrical infrastructure


Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week

Salary Range: $41.437 - $52.085 (Hourly); $73,001.630 - $91,760.750 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: AG/SO

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

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