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Apply By: Monday, February 9, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Senior Engineer, Electrical

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Job ID:

238337

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Transportation Infrastructure Management, Design and Engineering Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

2 Temporary contracts - one for up to 9 months, one for up to 6 months, with possibility of extension

Job code:

PE0302 - Barg-Eng 03 Design

Salary:

$96,884.00 - $135,398.00 Per year


Are you an experienced electrical engineer with a passion for designing and managing transportation electrical systems that make a real impact across Ontario?



We're seeking a strong technical leader with expertise in areas such as roadway lighting, traffic signals, and electrical program planning who can guide complex projects and help modernize the province's transportation network.




As part of the Electrical Engineering Delivery office (EEDO) -- the Ministry's Centre of Excellence -- you will play a key role in in-house design, capital planning, asset management, staff technical development, policy development, and standards modernization. Our portfolio spans:



Highway lighting and high-mast pole systems Traffic signal systems EV charging infrastructure Ferry docks, movable bridges, and remote airport power systems Power distribution and electrical systems


If you excel at technical problem-solving, stakeholder coordination, and mentoring engineers, this is an opportunity to shape the next generation of transportation electrical infrastructure.



Apply today!

About the Ontario Public Service (OPS):

Join a diverse, purpose-driven team making a difference for Ontario. We offer:



Comprehensive wellness benefits Competitive salary with performance pay and progression Flexible work options, including flex hours and self-funded leave Modern, inclusive, and accessible workplaces Ongoing learning through education and mentorship programs

About the job

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In this role, you will:



Provide in-house electrical engineering design services, and supervise, support and evaluate the activities of in-house engineering design staff and professional engineering services providers Provide project management, leadership, technical and administrative direction for the planning, design and coordination of multiple, concurrent transportation related electrical infrastructure projects Provide expert technical advice and support on electrical infrastructure and policy matters Participate or lead in the development of new policies, procedures, and standards for the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems

What you bring to the team

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Mandatory requirements

You currently have accreditation as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian Province or Territory, and you will obtain a Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) license as a condition of accepting this position. You possess a valid driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the province of Ontario.

Technical Knowledge:

You will have:

Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, standards and related legislation/regulations of electrical engineering with relevance to the design, construction and maintenance of roadway lighting, traffic signals, and power distribution systems Knowledge of and/or ability to interpret procedures, standards, guidelines, practices, legislation and regulations relevant to the design, construction and maintenance of highway lighting, traffic signals, and power distribution systems Knowledge of economic analysis methods including design cost, construction cost, maintenance cost, benefit-cost, and life-cycle cost assessments for program planning and prioritization of corridor needs Ability to operate and manipulate computer software for the purposes of engineering and operational design, design simulation/modelling and using computer-aided design (CAD) software packages Knowledge of computer applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation), to prepare briefing notes, reports, recommendations, correspondences, and to create/update asset management inventory and file management systems Familiarity with existing and emerging electrical and electronic technology (e.g. lighting, power generation)

Leadership, Project Management and Organizational Skills:

You have:

Demonstrated ability to direct and coordinate multi-disciplined project teams in the design and preparation of construction contracts Demonstrated the ability to provide project management, leadership, technical and administrative direction for the planning, design and coordination of multiple, concurrent transportation related electrical infrastructure projects.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

You have the ability to:

Define issues, determine and assess alternatives and generate solutions Assess quantitative and qualitative information

Interpersonal, Communications and Negotiation Skills:

You have:

Interpersonal and negotiation skills to establish working relationships with and to negotiate agreements with internal and external stakeholders Written and oral communication skills to prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Don't meet every qualification?

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If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.



Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.



Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Monday, February 9, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 9 months, 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Engineering

Posted on:

Monday, January 12, 2026

Note:

T-MT-238337/25(2)

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

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