City of Toronto

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER

City of Toronto • $89K — $132K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration with Professional Engineers Ontario
  • University degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering with transportation focus
  • Experience in planning and construction of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
  • Proficient in project management for medium-large ITS and traffic signal initiatives
  • Valid Ontario Class 'G' driver's license and access to a personal vehicle
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement
  • Ability to handle multiple projects while managing budgets and schedules

Responsibilities

  • Direct design and construction projects for traffic signal infrastructure improvements
  • Review technical reports providing guidance and suggestions
  • Prepare and analyze contracts, policies, and specifications
  • Supervise external service providers and project team members
  • Liaise with stakeholders including the public and government agencies
  • Monitor project expenditures and regularly report on budget status
  • Conduct research on new developments in traffic management systems

Benefits

  • Full-time permanent position with a structured work schedule
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Engagement with multi-disciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders
  • Participation in impactful projects that enhance public transportation systems
  • Access to City of Toronto resources and networks in transportation services
Full Job Description
Job ID: 64782
Job Category: Engineering & Technical
Division & Section: Transportation Services, Congestion and Network Management
Work Location: 703 Don Mills
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 1 Permanent
Salary: $89,337.00 - $132,880.00
Shift Information: Monday - Friday, 35 Hours Per Week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 24-Aug-2026 to 04-Sep-2026

Traffic Systems Design - This unit is responsible for the planning of new traffic systems (including traffic signals and Intelligent Transportation Systems projects) and budget management for the Congestion and Network Management Section. This unit also provides project management, technical expertise and engineering input while

overseeing traffic signal and systems design and construction activities undertaken by third parties such as Metrolinx, MTO, developers and TTC.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Your primary responsibilities as a Transportation Engineer, reporting to the Manager Traffic Systems, will be varied, but you'll be expected to:
  • Carries out and/or directs 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.
  • Reviews technical reports to provide input, comments and guidance.
  • Prepares and reviews a variety of documents, such as contracts, policies, procedures, procurements, specifications and agreements.
  • Prepares terms of reference for consultant/contractor assignments.
  • Directs the work performance of external service providers with respect to quality, timeliness, cost, and completion of required tasks.
  • Supervises project team members and support staff, including work term students.
  • Develops standard operational procedures.
  • Develops standards and specifications related to traffic signal and ITS infrastructure and equipment, and update operation manuals to reflect operational practices due to technological changes.
  • Liaises with the public, Councillors, the media, consultants, contractors and other transportation agencies on matters relating to the delivery of assigned capital projects.
  • Works with various internal stakeholders including Technology Services and the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer, among others.
  • Prepares and makes presentations to senior divisional managers and other internal stakeholders.
  • Reviews drawings, engineering studies, specifications, plans and cost estimates prepared by consultants as they pertain to construction or modification of ITS and traffic signal facilities.
  • Responds to enquiries from the public, City staff, members of Council, interest groups, and government agencies regarding traffic management issues.
  • Assists the Manager and Senior Engineer in developing budgets and estimates, including the Unit's annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Monitors expenditures for assigned projects and activities and provides regular reports to the Senior Engineer and Manager.
  • Performs and/or reviews research on new technical developments and practices related to traffic management systems and operations.
  • Coordinates during monthly meetings with various capital and operational delivery project managers to track project spending
  • Assists with the preparation of budget related documents (e.g. Transportation funding authorizations, business cases, variance reports, etc.) and tracking of expenditures utilizing various tools (e.g. SAP, S4/HANA).


KEY QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), and membership in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario.
  2. A 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, and construction of projects related to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic signal operations, traffic signals and systems,advanced traffic management systems (ATMS), and/or communication systems.
  4. Considerable experience in project management, leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams for medium-large ITS and traffic signal deployment.
  5. A valid Ontario Class "G" driver's licence and access to a reliable personal vehicle for use on City business.
  6. 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 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/or 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.


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