Responsibilities

Client Management, Program Management and Senior Engineering responsibilities

Assist with the procurement of new business for the Company, including preparation of proposals and quotations

Communicate with all project stakeholders and build key relationships

Assist with the transfer of knowledge regarding company operations, and updates to the Company process manual

QA/QC Project Management Software and ensure employee compliance

Budgeting, cost estimating, and report preparation

System planning, load forecasting, and master plan preparation

Specification writing

Agreement and security co-ordination

Local Distribution Company Offer to Connect interpretation

Coordinate job site inspections during and after construction for compliance with specs

Attend design and project meetings as required

Create plans to address clients’ business needs including scheduling regular meetings with customers to ensure satisfaction

Act as point of contact for complaints and elevate issues as appropriate

Help sales team up-sell or cross-sell services and products

Ensure both the company and clients adhere to contract terms

Set sales and revenue targets and work diligently to meet them

Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., sales, engineers, senior management) to address customers’ needs

Design power distribution and street lighting systems for residential/commercial developments

Oversee critical project information, drawings, files, spreadsheets, and records

Design/approve power distribution and street lighting or other outdoor lighting systems for residential / commercial developments

Design/approve traffic signalization and street lighting systems for municipal / provincial road projects

Design/approve distribution system expansion or rehabilitation designs

Utility coordination and relocation services and joint-use project administration

Supervise and mentor Project Engineers, and Engineering Technologists/Technicians

Attend design and project meetings as required

Final approver and signing engineer on all drawings, reports and customer facing material as per PEO





Oversee project management through design, approval, coordination, construction, and assumption phases

Oversee Contract administration through tendering, award, quantity review, completion, and assumption stages

Ensure that critical project work has been verified at key milestones by facilitating design review mechanisms

Manage, monitor & track spending to project budgets (internal and external), schedules and deliveries

Job site inspections as required for interpretation of construction drawings, and for general compliance with specs

Facilitate project related problem solving, resource allocation, and issue resolution by engaging pertinent parties and expertise as required

Maintain the integrity of the project management tool and other group software, ensuring licenses and updates are kept current and utilized effectively

Requirements
Attributes and Competencies

Graduate of University program in Electrical Engineering with a P. Eng. Designation

Traffic Signal experience is mandatory

High level of motivation; self-starter; drive for results

rack record of understanding and supporting technical, business, and professional requirements

Ability to work with Executives to accomplish organizational priorities and guide the Executive and leadership team through the impact of decision alternatives and to work with all levels of management and across multiple and varied functional teams

Ability to quickly and efficiently sort through data to identify key issues or variables to consider in making critically important strategic decisions and strong analytical and problem-solving skills





Excellent communication skills - verbal and written involving high-level communications with internal and external contacts; ability to listen and simplify details depending on target audience; ability to influence others

Strategic, insightful, creative, adaptable and goal oriented independent thinker

Able to handle complexity and ambiguity in a dynamic work environment

Valuing people: effectively promotes an environment of fairness, equity, consistency, and trust in all interactions internal and external to Colm Engineering Ltd; identifies and addresses problematic behaviours and operating methods

Self-knowing & self-development seeks to improve and maintain personal effectiveness in leadership and high demand situations; remains energized, enthusiastic, and confident in the face of challenges and ambiguity

5-10 years working/business experience in related areas, with 10 years in a power distribution environment

Computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs

Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting software

Working knowledge of photometric calculation software for roadway and area lighting

Expertise with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Familiarity of Project Management Tools such Zoho Projects…etc.

Knowledge of power distribution system fundamentals, O.E.S.C., CSA Standards and distribution system specs

Familiarity with health and safety legislation

Strong interpersonal and communication skills – valuable command of the English language, written and oral

Organized in time management and priority setting

Must have a valid driver’s license and own car

Prepared to work occasional evenings or weekends

Experience in working in cross-functional teams

Basic working knowledge of business operations, project planning and budgeting

Work Location: Dundas / Vaughan, Ontario

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary Range: Competitive Salary based on experience and Health Benefits and Group RRSP

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: Position will remain open until the vacancy is filled

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Senior Electrical Engineer, Traffic Signals Team Lead (Ontario)
🏢 Colm Engineering
📍 Ontario