TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER Full-time Job

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you an experienced engineer, able to bring confidence and your expertise of 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.

 

The Transportation Services' Traffic Management Section is seeking Transportation Engineers for the following units:

 

Active Traffic Management (One Temporary and One Permanent Position)

 

This unit is responsible for the Transportation Operations Centre (TOC - a.k.a RESCU), which manages both highway and arterial roadways to minimize the impacts of road incidents and unexpected congestion. The TOC implements traffic management and traffic control strategies that improve operational efficiency and manage traffic flow to enhance safety and capacity in real time. The TOC utilises and manages intelligent transportation systems and other sources to detect traffic incidents, notify emergency responders, and provide up-to-date traveller information to the public.

 

Traffic Systems Planning, Design and Capital Coordination (One Temporary Position)

 

This unit is responsible for all design related activities for traffic signals and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). 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.

Traffic Operations (One Permanent Position)

This unit is responsible for providing project management, technical expertise and engineering input into addressing complex traffic operations issues. These issues include congestion management, neighbourhood infiltration, Complete Streets implementation strategies, transit network, operational studies and Vision Zero initiatives for all road users.
 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
 

Your primary responsibilities as a Transportation Engineer, reporting to the Manager of the applicable above-noted unit, will be varied, but you’ll be expected to:

• Develop leading-edge Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) initiatives and find pragmatic solutions to transportation problems which satisfy the City's economic, environmental, and social responsibilities.
• Carry out and/or direct 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.
• 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.
• Prepare technical and other necessary reports and submissions for the information of, and as required by, the Division and City of Toronto Council.
• Supervise project team members and support staff, including work term students.
• Develop standard operational procedures for traffic management, traffic operations and ITS functions.
• 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.
• Monitor system networks, ITS equipment and network usage and performance.
• 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.
• Establish, maintain and foster linkages to other units throughout the City and colleagues in other municipal, provincial, and federal governments to ensure effective partnerships.
• Maintain an awareness of developments and advancements in relevant fields to retain technical competency and provide state-of-the-art advice.
• 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.
• Provide work direction and training to unionized and non-unionized staff.
• Undertake random checks and monitor work performance by contracted staff.
• Prepare training course materials and conduct training and demonstrations for users of the traffic management systems.
• 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.
• Secure all engineering permits and approvals as may be required from external agencies.
• Perform and/or review research on new technical developments and practices related to traffic management systems and operations.
• Program, operate and maintain a variety of electronic, mechanical, digital, analog, wireless, and computerized equipment that is part of the existing Traffic Management infrastructure.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to support the needs of the Traffic Management Section.

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 Street Lighting, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic signal operations, traffic signals and systems, advanced traveller information systems (ATIS), advanced traffic management systems (ATMS), and communication systems.
4. Considerable experience in project management, leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary 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. Experience on Communication Network Architecture and related hardware will be considered an asset.
7. Advanced knowledge of the operation and maintenance of electrical, electronics and communications equipment for traffic control systems.
8. Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills to communicate with stakeholders, project participants and partners, special interest groups, the media, the general public, elected officials, internal and external clients and consultants.
9. The ability to work in a team, take initiative, self-manage, and be accountable, flexible, and adaptable.
10. 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.
11. The ability to work outside of regular business hours, when required.
12. 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.
13. 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 City of Toronto Uniform Traffic By-laws.
14. 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.

Work Location: 703 Don Mills Road and Metro Hall, 55 John St.

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