What is the role?

As an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Designer at LEA Consulting Ltd., you will play a vital role in designing and implementing transportation systems that enhance infrastructure efficiency and safety. This position involves systems planning and design while ensuring projects meet high-quality standards. Youll contribute to the preparation of designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical documentation, while collaborating with clients, engineers, and other teams to deliver innovative solutions. This role offers opportunities to work on high-impact projects while enhancing your technical expertise and career growth.

Candidates residing outside of the province of Ontario will also be considered.

Why join LEA?

LEA is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm, with a history of 70 years. We provide engineering consulting services in the areas of Transportation, Civil, Structures, Construction Administration, Electrical and Infrastructure Systems, and Environmental Management.

We have a history of delivering high-quality, widely known projects in the Transportation Practice Area, including Transportation Planning, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Design, Intelligent Transportation Systems and Infrastructure Security Systems.

At LEA, we strive towards a common goal, which isself-realization and achieving the highest possible results. The company is fully owned by its employees andeveryones collective efforts directly contribute to the firms longstanding success.

Were confident that by Joining LEA, you can discover and realize your full career potential because LEA:

• Recruits high-performing, motivated individuals who strive to achieve the highest level of technical excellence and quality.
• Is an Employee-owned company and almost half of our employees are shareholders.
• Offers a competitive total compensation package of salary, substantial bonuses, benefits and other perks.
• Is continuously involved in many exciting and challenging projects throughout Ontario and around the world.
• Allows for a collaborative hybrid work environment with flexible hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Cultivates team camaraderie and collaboration, offering a variety of social events aimed at fostering relationships across the company including sports leagues, game nights, special events, and volunteer/charitable opportunities.
• Is an organization that is committed to achieving ourEnvironmental, Social & Governance objectives through our various committees.
• Prioritizes mentorship, training, and rotational assignments for knowledge advancement and career growth.
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit as an employee-owned company,with continuousgrowth and expansion taking part in meaningful projects.

In this role, your duties and responsibilitieswill include:

• Design and develop system drawings, including construction layout plans, data communication and wiring schematics, and construction details.
• Assist in developing project specifications, quantity calculations and cost estimates.
• Attend project meetings, interface with clients and with other engineers.
• Prepare regular reports for various phases of design.
• Participate in conducting site visits, research, data collection/field surveys, data analysis, and documenting observations to prepare reports relating to existing and new systems.
• Liaise with other design disciplines and sub-consultants in coordinating technical aspects of the work under the direction of an Engineer.
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance are followed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Continuously enhance professional skills and knowledge through training, seminars, workshops, and involvement in professional associations to stay updated on industry trends, software, and technology.
• Participate in research and development of systems and products.
• Work on a variety of systems and projects related to corridor traffic management, traffic signal control, transit management, data communications, and power distribution.
• Manage other related duties and responsibilities within the scope of the Transportation Practice Area.

The qualifications you need:

• Bachelors degree in Civil, Electrical or Systems Engineering.
• 1-3 years of experience in ITS and/or systems design field.
• Relevant Co-op experience is an asset and considered towards experience.
• Strong interest and passion for ITS, related infrastructure systems, and technology.
• Familiar with design and drafting software (AutoCAD and MicroStation).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to complete Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• A desire to learn and continually develop.
• Enjoy working as a team member as well as independently.
• Experience with low voltage power distribution design would be an asset.
• Able to work on projects across Canada, and internationally.

The work arrangement:

LEA operates in a hybrid environment to ensure flexibility, safety, and the well-being of everyone.

LEA's Commitment to Inclusive Hiring and Equal Opportunity:

LEA Consulting Ltd. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer, with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) embedded in all strategic planning and operational activities. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racial and ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, persons with disabilities, and veterans, as part of our commitment to fair representation and equitable access to opportunities.

We evaluate all qualified candidates based on their skills and experiences, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

We provide an accessible work environment and accommodate the accessibility needs of candidates. For information or assistance, please contact [email protected].

We thank all applicants, and we appreciate your interest, however, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Consider applying again once you see an opportunity that matches your experience and career interests. We encourage you to keep in touch and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.