Transportation Engineer

Position Details

• Job Category: Engineering & Technical
• Division & Section: Transportation Services, Congestion and Network Management
• Work Location: 703 Don Mills
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 1 Permanent
• 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

Are you an experienced engineer, able to bring confidence and your expertise in transportation in a project management capacity? Do you have the ability to work with others in implementing your strategies and design abilities? If so, you will enjoy this opportunity to join the Transportation Services Division of the City of Toronto.

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

• Carry out and/or direct design and construction projects related to 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.
• Supervise project team members and support staff, including work term students.
• Develop standard operational procedures.
• 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.
• Liaise with the public, Councillors, the media, consultants, contractors and other transportation agencies on matters relating to the delivery of assigned capital projects.
• Work with various internal stakeholders including Technology Services and the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer, among others.
• Prepare and make presentations to senior divisional managers and other internal stakeholders.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform and/or review research on new technical developments and practices related to traffic management systems and operations.
• Coordinate during monthly meetings with various capital and operational delivery project managers to track project spending.
• Assist 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

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), and membership in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• 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.
• 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.
• Considerable experience in project management, leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for medium-large ITS and traffic signal deployment.
• A valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence and access to a reliable personal vehicle for use on City business.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of electrical, electronics and communications equipment for traffic control systems.
• 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.
• Ability to work in a team, take initiative, self-manage, and be accountable, flexible, and adaptable.
• 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.
• Ability to work outside of regular business hours, when required.
• 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.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, Acts, By-laws, and Regulations, including Occupational Health and Safety and Ontario Traffic Manual guidelines.