Electrical Project Manager – Traffic Signals and Roadway Illumination - Hybrid
CIMA+About the role
Company Description
Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.
Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.
We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.
When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Project Manager to join our dynamic team in one of our Ontario offices (Burlington, Mississauga, London, Kitchener, Guelph, Toronto or Bowmanville). The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the design, implementation, and optimization of traffic signal and roadway illumination systems for municipal clients across Canada. As a Project Manager, you will collaborate with engineers, technicians, and other project stakeholders to deliver innovative and effective solutions for transportation infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and preparation of traffic signal layouts, roadway illumination designs, lane markings, and signage.
- Perform lighting analysis using AGi32 software to ensure optimal lighting performance and compliance with design standards.
- Conduct vehicle turning radii analysis at intersections to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
- Develop and review electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, and detailed design documents.
- Perform voltage drop calculations and ensure the electrical integrity of systems.
- Prepare contract documents, technical specifications, and other required documentation for projects.
- Coordinate with hydro companies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (O.Reg. 22/04).
- Prepare accurate and detailed as-built drawings.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and other project managers to ensure successful delivery of transportation projects.
- Provide technical oversight, training, and mentorship to junior staff, including reviewing designs, calculations, and drawings.
- Manage client relationships and oversee project management activities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety protocols, and quality assurance processes throughout project execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Licensed Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in traffic signal and roadway illumination design, with a strong understanding of transportation engineering principles.
- Proficiency in design software, including MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
- Experience with SPIDA®calc for electrical analysis.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
- Certification with the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) in Work Zone Safety and Traffic Signal Design Levels I and II is considered an asset.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence (Class G) and access to a personal vehicle for business purposes.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:
- Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
- Flexible Health and Dental Care benefits to meet your family’s needs
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Access to physical, financial, mental, social and environmental well-being services
- Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution
- As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares
- 37.5 hour work week with an opportunity to have any overtime banked or paid out (for hourly employees)
- Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
- Work/Life balance policy across Canada
- Up to five (5) weeks of vacation: based on years of relevant experience
- Eleven (11) statutory holidays plus a personal paid day off
- Employee referral bonus program
- Group discounts on home and auto insurance, fitness memberships, technology, mortgages, and more
- Mentoring programs at local and national level
- Tailored training to improve your existing skills
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