Intermediate Electrical Engineer

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. We are now over 21,000 engineers, architects, scientists and planners across the world and experiencing substantial growth in North America. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights. Job Description Intermediate Electrical Engineer is a mid-level engineering role based in Ottawa, ON, Canada, supporting the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for transportation infrastructure projects. The position contributes to the development of traffic signal and highway lighting systems and works closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams during design, coordination, and implementation phases. The role is responsible for preparing engineering drawings, technical specifications, design documentation, and project reports while ensuring compliance with applicable electrical codes, municipal requirements, and provincial standards. Responsibilities include technical coordination, design reviews, field inspections, and stakeholder collaboration throughout project delivery. The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of electrical engineering experience, including exposure to traffic signal and/or highway lighting projects, professional engineering registration, and experience working within regulated infrastructure environments. Key Responsibilities Design and implement electrical systems for transportation infrastructure projects, including traffic signal systems and highway lighting systems. Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation in accordance with applicable standards. Perform design reviews to ensure technical accuracy, code compliance, and project requirements are met. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support the integration of electrical infrastructure within broader project designs. Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineering and design personnel during project execution. Support project coordination activities, including participation in client meetings and technical discussions. Conduct field inspections and site reviews to verify installation quality and compliance with approved designs. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, electrical codes, and industry standards throughout project delivery. Prepare technical reports and documentation supporting design development, quality assurance, and project approvals. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of departmental standards, templates, and engineering procedures. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with a Canadian engineering regulator. Minimum 4+ years of electrical engineering experience. Minimum 2 years of experience designing and managing one or more of the following: Traffic Signal Design Highway Lighting Design Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and applicable municipal, provincial, and industry standards. Experience preparing engineering documentation, specifications, reports, and design deliverables. Strong communication, stakeholder coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Experience working within infrastructure project environments and engineering project delivery processes. Assets Registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). Experience using AutoCAD and other electrical design software. Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and energy-efficient electrical design practices. Familiarity with airport security systems, control systems, and related technologies. Experience supporting quality assurance and engineering standards development. Previous mentoring or technical leadership experience within engineering teams. Additional Information Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application. At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

The role involves designing and implementing electrical systems for transportation infrastructure, specifically traffic signals and highway lighting. Responsibilities include preparing technical documentation, conducting field inspections, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure code compliance.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a P.Eng. designation with at least 4 years of experience. Specific expertise in traffic signal or highway lighting design and knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code is required.

• Quality assurancePreferred
• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Electrical Engineering
• Traffic Signal Design
• Highway Lighting Design
• Canadian Electrical Code
• AutoCAD
• Technical Documentation
• Project Coordination
• Field Inspections
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Design Review
• Infrastructure Planning
• Quality Assurance

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Construction
• Consulting

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

4+ years

Apply by

Sep 13, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available