Junior Transportation Electrical Technician

GHD Group Pty Ltd • Whitby, ON

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a junior electrical Technologist with an affinity for delivering on the electrical components of roadways, bridges, transitways, municipal and/or county arterial roads, side streets, multi-use pathways and parking facilities. Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, 3 days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. This role can be based in any of our GTA offices - Toronto, Mississauga, Markham or Whitby. Working with an energetic and hard-working team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in supporting the electrical discipline in multidisciplinary projects, performing various calculations using software, assisting with design and contract document preparation, ensuring timely delivery of tasks, carrying out quality checks, assisting senior staff, and coordinating with external parties.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience in the design and/or construction of highway electrical, lighting, Traffic Signals and ITS with an engineering consultant firm
• College diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
• Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation environments
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Self-motivated and quick learner
• Able to multitask in a fast pace environment
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• G class driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working on municipal and/or MTO projects are highly desirable
• Knowledge of OPS, OESC, CSA, IES, TAC and OTM publications and standards

Responsibilities

• Equipment Installation: Help to install complex systems and conduct inspections of equipment with guidance.
• Project Management: Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Product and Solution Development: Support others by carrying out a range of product development and engineering activities, such as analyzing client situations or interpreting data.
• Solutions Analysis: Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.
• Insights and Reporting: Extract and combine data to generate standard reports.
• Plant and Machinery Maintenance and Repair: Maintain and repair plant and machinery under supervision to ensure that operational requirements are met, including conformance with regulatory and organizational health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Work Scheduling and Allocation: Design own monthly schedule and, if necessary, assign work to others in order to speed up office workflow and ensure high-priority tasks get done.
• Testing: Develop testing standards and procedures under the direction of professional colleagues.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Adherence to all relevant pay transparency legislation
• Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree