We are looking for a detail-oriented and driven Electrical Designer / Lighting Analyst with minimum three to five years of relevant experience to join our Traffic Operations team. to support mentorship, collaboration and project delivery across our Transportation team. Our team is dedicated to delivering transformative projects that make a real difference in local communities, and we take pride in fostering a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. ISL is comprised of just over 600 employees including award-winning engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and professionals that work together to deliver infrastructure projects that minimize environmental impacts and maximize advantages to the community.
At ISL’s Calgary, Edmonton And Lethbridge Offices We Pride Ourselves On Delivering Excellence Across a Diverse Range Of Transportation Projects. You will be involved in a variety of projects, keeping your work engaging and dynamic.
Ongoing
Development – we foster a culture of mentorship and provide both hands-on and formal training opportunities to ensure you develop a versatile and diversified skillset.
Chart Your Own
Path – as you develop your skills, you'll take increasing ownership of roadway lighting and traffic signal design projects, coordinate directly with clients and utilities, and have opportunities to lead electrical design packages while working alongside experienced mentors. Recognition and Rewards – we value high performance and offer an employer-paid benefit plan, Group RRSP, competitive salaries, and opportunities for annual bonuses. We deliver on a variety of multidisciplinary projects.
We have extensive expertise – We have a variety of expertise and are comprised of five sectors specializing in Transportation, Municipal and Community, Bridges, Building and Structures and Land and Environment. Some projects you’ll be able to contribute to include: Highway 40X Connector SW Bypass near Grande Prairie, AB Highway 3 – Twinning east of Highway 885 (Whitla) to Medicine Hat, AB Highway 2 Improvements (Highway 651 Roundabout, Highway 37 Interchange) in Sturgeon County City of Airdrie 2025 Traffic Signal Design and Construction Township Road 232 Traffic Signals for Sheperd Logistics Centre Reporting to the Traffic Operations Manager, you will be involved in a variety of urban and rural transportation projects from inception to delivery, which means that some travel within Alberta, B.As an intermediate member of our Traffic Operations team,
you'll take ownership of roadway lighting and traffic signal design tasks from concept through construction while working alongside experienced engineers and project managers. As your experience grows, you'll have opportunities to lead electrical design packages, coordinate directly with clients and utilities, support and mentor junior team members, and contribute to proposals and project delivery.
Design and Technical Analysis Develop roadway lighting designs for interchanges, intersections, roadways, and pedestrian corridors using AGi32 software to meet project-specific lighting, pole spacing, luminaire, and shielding requirements. Complete roadway lighting and traffic signal electrical designs including electrical calculations (voltage drop, conduit fill, etc.), single-line diagrams, schematics, material lists, and the preparation of design drawings. Apply relevant codes, standards, and owner requirements, including the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), provincial electrical codes, Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) guidance, Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) standards, and client-specific requirements.
Review technical designs to ensure accuracy, quality, constructability, and coordination with the overall project.
Project
Coordination and Client Interaction Collaborate on transportation and electrical engineering projects across ISL disciplines and offices Interact professionally and communicate effectively with co-workers, clients, contractors, project stakeholders, and industry peers while providing excellent service and timely responses Coordinate with wire service providers to determine project-specific power supply sources and energization requirements Project Delivery Develop concepts and designs using Civil 3D, CAD, and other computer-aided drafting programs Assist with the preparation of proposals, reports, contract documents, and technical evaluations Provide tender period support, contract administration and construction inspection support Work under minimal supervision during design, tender and construction phases of projects Perform other duties as required to support project and team needs Any experience you have with roadway lighting, traffic signal design, AGi32 lighting analysis, electrical design,
and construction administration A degree in Electrical Engineering, a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience Working knowledge and/or experience with electrical design and/or lighting design, especially for civil and transportation related projects A valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or equivalent) and the ability to travel throughout Alberta, B.Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in electrical engineering design, lighting analysis, and/or drafting for civil or transportation projects Experience using Civil 3D/AutoCAD drafting software Experience with AGi32 Lighting Software Additional Assets Include Experience with Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam Revu/Adobe Acrobat, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), or Building Information Modeling (BIM) Experience with warrant evaluations or analysis for roadway lighting, traffic signals and electrical design Familiarity with process to apply for new commercial electrical services, and coordinate energization and enrollment of new electrical systems Experience completing traffic signal and/or roadway lighting design including selection and layout of poles, signal heads, luminaires, cabinets, cable, conduit, and junction boxes Understanding of relevant codes, standards and guidelines including the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Experience and/or desire to be involved in construction administration and inspection Proposal writing experience We value you for your contributions and are committed to ensuring that your personal success is seamlessly integrated with your professional achievements. Our wellness philosophy is built on four essential pillars: physical, mental, financial, and spiritual wellbeing. Hybrid model of work with flexibility to travel and work from over 16 offices across western Canada.
Immediate
Employer paid perks upon commencement which include health, dental and extensive paramedical services. Life Insurance and AD&D; options.
Healthcare
Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts. Competitive annual bonus incentives. Parental leave top ups. 24/7/365 Employee & Family Assistance Program. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work.
ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.
📌 Electrical Designer / Lighting Analyst (Calgary)
🏢 ISL
📍 Calgary