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Are you a passionate and experienced signals engineer looking to make a real impact on how people move through our city? We're seeking a dynamic Senior Signals Engineer in the Safe Mobility Section to lead our team in analyzing, designing, implementing, and optimizing traffic signal systems that prioritize safety, efficiency, and accessibility for all road users. The Safe Mobility Section provides leadership toward the City of Edmonton’s efforts to achieve Vision Zero, zero traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries. Endorsed by City Council in 2015, this work encompasses transportation and city-building efforts from across the corporation, as outlined in the City’s Safe Mobility Strategy.As the Senior Signals Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our city's transportation network. Reporting to the General Supervisor, you will lead and mentor a team of signals engineers and transportation technicians, overseeing all aspects of traffic signal projects and programs, from initial planning and designing to construction and implementation. You'll be a key point of contact for the public and council, providing expert advice and representing the City at meetings.What will you do?<ul><li>Establish and exemplify the desired culture throughout the section that supports the mission and purpose of the Corporate Leadership Competencies</li><li>Develop, supervise and mentor a team of professional traffic signal engineers and engineering technologists</li><li>Develop business area and engineering processes, guidelines, design criteria, acceptance testing, and specifications for traffic control devices, traffic management and communication systems</li><li>Identify, prioritize and coordinate the effective and timely delivery of annual capital and special projects and programs, including the establishment of scope of work, budget, terms of reference, and procurement documentation for contractors or professional consulting services</li><li>Develop publicly transparent project prioritization and evaluation system that incorporates Safe</li><li>Mobility Strategy principles and needs of various business areas involved in/impacted by traffic safety work</li><li>Plan, align and assign projects in a way that maximizes the skills and internal resources available to support successful programs</li><li>Research and use leading-edge technologies and Intelligent Transportation System solutions to improve safety and efficiency of the traffic signal systems</li><li>Provide City-wide leadership and leading technical expertise in road safety and traffic signals engineering and act as a City-wide resource for the identification and mitigation of road safety issues on the City’s transportation network</li><li>Balance modal priority within the road network for the safe and efficient movement of transit, people, bicycles and vehicles </li><li>Review both internal engineering designs and external parties and consultants work</li><li>Direct, assign and manage work of contractors and consultants for traffic signal construction projects</li><li>Develop strategies, survey and collect data, and model traffic flows within the city to provide safe and financially accountable solutions to traffic congestion issues</li><li>Assess and identify impacts of projects on traffic flow and surrounding network roadways; review signal timings to accommodate and mitigate impacts</li><li>Address citizen and Councillor inquiries regarding traffic signals design, construction and operation</li><li>Perform other related duties as required</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University, preferably with coursework in transportation or traffic engineering</li><li>Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing and registered with APEGA. Applicants in a different Canadian jurisdiction eligible for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA) with APEGA may be considered. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employment.</li><li>Minimum 7 years progressively responsible experience in municipal, traffic or transportation engineering</li><li>Demonstrated understanding and adherence to all APEGA regulations and standards, as well as all</li><li>City of Edmonton internal standards, policies and regulations regarding the Practice of Engineering</li></ul>Skills required for success:<ul><li>Experience in leading a technical team and demonstrating leadership skills</li><li>Extensive experience in project management and contract management</li><li>Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering standards, drawings, specifications, legislation, and policies</li><li>Demonstrated ability to exercise sound engineering judgment to address complex issues, authenticate professional work products, and communicate effectively in written and verbal form</li><li>Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (<a href=""> style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">)</li><li>Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion</li><li>Applicants may be tested</li></ul>Conditions of employment & work environment:<ul><li>Up to: 1 permanent full-time position</li><li>Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday</li><li>Salary: $112,669.97 - $140,836.50 (Annually)</li><li>This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and office, and will require site visits and outdoor reviews at the construction site</li><li>This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)</li><li>Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent)</li><li>The role may necessitate the use of personal transportation to be reimbursed in accordance with the City of Edmonton policy. This may require business auto insurance</li></ul>The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact <a href="mailto:employment@edmonton.ca">employment@edmonton.ca</a>. Learn more about our <a href="">benefits style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.Recruitment Consultant: AS/SBEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.Classification Title: PE3 - Civil Engineer Posting Date: Mar 05, 2026 Closing Date: Mar 19, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT) Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time Union: Management Department: City Operations Work Location(s): 16th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4

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